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A cherry tree gift is a living, lasting way to celebrate special occasions, let someone know you care, or honour a milestone. Whether you're searching for a meaningful present for a birthday, wedding, memorial, or housewarming, gifting a cherry tree brings beauty and joy across the seasons. Cherry trees enchant with their spring blossoms, lush summer foliage, and, in many varieties, delicious fruit. Their graceful branches and elegant blooms make cherry trees a standout addition to any New Zealand garden, patio, or even a large deck in containers. Choosing a cherry tree as a gift is a memorable gesture, adding enduring value and natural charm to a loved one's space.

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Prunus 'Awanui'

Prunus 'Awanui' is a beautiful flowering cherry that delivers an outstanding display of blossom each spring, making it a favourite for New Zealand gardens. The attractive flowers are followed by lush green foliage that provides seasonal interest before colourful autumn tones develop.

From $387.55

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Beautiful Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' pink and white blossoms.

Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura'

Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' is an elegant deciduous tree celebrated for its abundant pink blossoms that brighten gardens in spring. Its upright growth habit and moderate size make it suitable for a variety of garden styles, from formal to informal settings.

From $387.55

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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PB28 Planter Bags (Christmas Tree Bag)

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Prunus 'Falling Snow'

Prunus 'Falling Snow' is an elegant flowering cherry that produces masses of brilliant white blossoms in spring, creating a spectacular display in...

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Prunus 'Pink Perfection'

Prunus 'Pink Perfection' is a stunning flowering cherry celebrated for its profusion of double pink blossoms in spring. This deciduous tree brings...

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Prunus 'Kanzan'

Prunus 'Kanzan' is one of the most admired flowering cherry trees for New Zealand gardens, producing an outstanding display of large double pink...

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Prunus 'Shirotae'

Prunus 'Shirotae' is a stunning flowering cherry celebrated for its masses of large pure white blossoms that brighten New Zealand gardens each...

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Prunus 'Mountain Haze'

Prunus 'Mountain Haze' is a beautiful flowering cherry that produces an abundance of soft blossoms during spring, creating a spectacular display in...

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Prunus 'Okame'

Prunus 'Okame' is a spectacular flowering cherry that signals the arrival of spring with masses of vibrant deep pink blossoms. Its compact size...

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Prunus 'Ukon'

Prunus 'Ukon' is a rare and elegant flowering cherry tree admired for its unusual pale yellow green blossoms during spring. This deciduous ornamental...

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Prunus 'Kiku Shidare Zakura'

Prunus 'Kiku Shidare Zakura' is a graceful weeping flowering cherry that creates an unforgettable display of large double pink blossoms in spring...

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Prunus 'Amanogawa'

Prunus 'Amanogawa' is a narrow upright flowering cherry that brings elegant spring colour to New Zealand gardens. Its masses of fragrant soft pink...

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Cherry 'Dawson'

'Dawson' Cherry is a productive sweet cherry tree valued for its attractive blossom, reliable crops, and delicious dark red fruit with rich flavour...

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Cherry 'Compact Stella'

'Compact Stella' Cherry is a compact sweet cherry tree that produces generous crops of large dark red cherries with rich sweet flavour. Its...

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Prunus campanulata 'Superba'

Prunus campanulata 'Superba' is a spectacular flowering cherry that produces masses of rich pink bell shaped flowers from late winter into early...

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Prunus 'Felix Jury'

Prunus 'Felix Jury' is a stunning flowering cherry renowned for its spectacular display of large double pink blossoms in spring. The abundant flowers...

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Cherry 'Rainier'

'Rainier' Cherry is a premium sweet cherry variety renowned for its large golden yellow fruit with a bright red blush and exceptionally sweet...

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Prunus 'Jim's Delight'

Prunus 'Jim’s Delight' is a stunning flowering cherry renowned for its spectacular spring blossoms and vibrant seasonal foliage. This small deciduous...

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Prunus 'Accolade'

Prunus 'Accolade' is a spectacular flowering cherry prized for its masses of soft pink blossom that appear in early spring before or alongside the...

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Cherry 'Lapins'

Lapins' Cherry is a highly regarded sweet cherry variety that produces heavy crops of large glossy dark red fruit with exceptional sweetness and...

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Prunus 'Pendula Rosea'

Prunus 'Pendula Rosea' is a stunning weeping ornamental cherry tree admired for its cascading branches and masses of soft pink flowers during spring...

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PB60 Planter Bags (Bag For Xmas Tree)

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Fruit Tree Fertiliser (Fruit Tree Fertiliser)

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Prunus laurocerasus

Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel) is a vigorous evergreen shrub admired for its lush glossy foliage and excellent screening qualities. This hardy...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach (Bead Tree, White Cedar) is a graceful deciduous tree valued for its attractive fern like foliage, fragrant clusters of lilac...

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Ulmus 'Lobel' (Dutch Elm Tree)

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Tree Guards (Tree Guards)

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

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Jute Tree Tie

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Why Choose a Cherry Tree Gift?

Gifting a cherry tree is the perfect way to mark life's most precious moments with a growing symbol of hope and renewal. In New Zealand, cherry trees are treasured for their ornamental beauty and, in some cases, mouth-watering fruit crops. Unlike traditional cut flowers or hampers, a cherry tree gift keeps on giving year after year, becoming a centrepiece in the recipient's garden and reminding them of your thoughtfulness each season. Cherry trees vary from purely ornamental varieties to fruiting cultivars, giving you options for every type of recipient and garden.

Cherry Tree Gift Varieties

There's an ideal cherry tree gift for everyone, from pink-clouded flowering cherries to classic fruiting types. Choose a celebrated ornamental like the Prunus Shimidsu Sakura for its graceful spreading branches and frilly white blossoms—a dreamy choice for anyone who loves spring colour and pollinator-friendly planting.

If you'd like your cherry tree gift to offer a harvest, consider productive fruiting varieties. The Cherry Bing is a popular choice, renowned for its large, sweet, deep red fruit and hardy nature. The Cherry Oblacinska offers tart, juicy cherries ideal for baking, preserving, and snacking right off the tree. For gardens where space is at a premium, Cherry Modesto offers a compact and versatile option, providing reliable crops of flavourful fruit on a manageable tree.

For someone who appreciates something a little different, the Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry) is an excellent alternative. Though not a true cherry, its unique ribbed fruit and striking autumn foliage make it a conversation piece that fits perfectly in subtropical gardens or as an unusual gift for adventurous gardeners.

Cherry Tree Gift Ideas and Occasions

A cherry tree gift suits a wide range of special events. Mark anniversaries or weddings with a flowering cherry—symbolising love and new beginnings. Welcome a new baby or remember a loved one with a tree that grows alongside cherished memories. Housewarmings, retirements, or thank-yous are made memorable with a fruiting cherry tree, promising the recipient sweet rewards in years to come.

Caring for a Cherry Tree Gift

Presenting a cherry tree as a gift is made easy in New Zealand’s climate, where these trees flourish in most regions. Whether planted in a sunny lawn, a border, or a large patio container, cherry trees are generally low-maintenance and long-lived. Provide your recipient with simple care advice: choose a well-drained, sunny spot, water regularly during establishment, and prune after flowering for shape and health. Fruiting types appreciate a balanced organic fertiliser in spring.

If you want inspiration on which cherry tree variety would make the perfect cherry tree gift, browse our range online. From the breathtaking Prunus Shimidsu Sakura to classic fruiting favourites like Cherry Bing, Cherry Oblacinska, and Cherry Modesto, you’ll find a living gift to delight any gardener or loved one.

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