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Looking for cherry trees for sale in New Zealand? Whether you’re dreaming of fresh-picked cherries in summer or stunning spring blossoms, cherry trees are a classic addition to gardens both large and small. With beautiful blooms, lush foliage, and delicious fruit, cherry trees offer year-round appeal. At our nursery, you'll find a fantastic variety of cherry trees for sale, selected for their adaptability to New Zealand conditions and impressive ornamental value. Explore our range to discover the perfect cherry tree for your home orchard, backyard, or landscape.

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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 tree creates a distinctive display that stands apart from traditional pink flowering cherries, adding sophistication and uniqueness to New Zealand gardens. The semi double flowers appear in abundance against fresh green foliage and gradually develop subtle pink tones as they age. Prunus 'Ukon' is ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, and ornamental landscapes where refined beauty and seasonal colour are desired. Its graceful form and uncommon blooms make it a highly desirable ornamental tree.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Prunus Southern Gem

Prunus 'Southern Gem' is a beautiful cherry tree prized for its early pink blossoms that herald the arrival of spring. This deciduous tree grows up to 5 metres tall with a rounded canopy. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in most New Zealand climates. The tree’s vibrant flowers provide stunning seasonal colour and make a charming focal point for gardens and streetscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Winter
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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...

From$387.55
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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...

From$425.89
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Prunus Ichiyo

Prunus 'Ichiyo' is a stunning cherry tree known for its large, double pink blossoms that bloom profusely in mid to late spring. This deciduous tree...

From$515.35
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Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry)

Eugenia uniflora, commonly known as the Surinam or Brazilian Cherry, is a small tree that features new foliage which emerges a bronze colour and ages...

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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...

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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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Prunus Accolade

Prunus Accolade is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of semi-double flowers. The frilly and pink blooms are borne in clusters...

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Prunus Felix Jury

Prunus Felix Jury is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of large, claret-red blossoms in spring which are held as pendulous clusters...

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An avenue of Prunus 'Pink Perfection' trees with pink blossoms.
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 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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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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Fruit Tree Fertiliser (Fruit Tree Fertiliser)

Fruiting plants respond well to fruit tree fertiliser with better quality produce, higher yields, and a much healthier and brighter looking plant...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Malus Snowbright

Malus Snowbright is variety of Crabapple that features rose-coloured flower buds that open into showy, single, white blossoms in spring just as the...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.
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, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow foliage in autumn.
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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Cedrela sinensis 'Flamingo' (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis 'Flamingo' (Toon Tree) is a spectacular deciduous tree prized for its striking flushes of vibrant pink foliage that mature through...

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Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

Acer platanoides Princeton Gold is a variety of the commonly known, Plane-Leaved Maple, and is a medium sized tree with fantastic foliage. The leaves...

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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Pear Doyenne du Comice (Comice Pear Tree)

The Comice pear tree (Pyrus communis Doyenne du Comice) is regarded as having the best flavour of all the pear varieties. It bears green skinned...

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A large Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa tree).
Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree)

Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' is a compact ground cover rose valued for its masses of vibrant cherry red flowers and exceptional disease...

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Jute Tree Tie

The Jute Tree Tie is non-abrasive and very popular because it wont cause tree damage. The 50 mm wide fabric is heavy duty and designed to support...

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Cloth Tree Tie

These soft ties are used for trees, tomatoes, and other plants you wish to keep securely fastened without causing any damage to the plant. Each roll...

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Prunus Ukon

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Choosing the Right Cherry Tree

Selecting the right cherry tree for your space starts with considering fruit type, size, and blossom display. If you’re after reliable fruiting varieties, consider the famous Cherry Bing, loved for its big, sweet cherries and excellent yields. For compact spaces or container growing, the Cherry Compact Stella is a standout, offering self-fertility, manageable size, and generous crops of juicy fruit.

For those who appreciate decorative value, varieties like the Prunus Ichiyo shine with their lush spring flowers and graceful form. If you want a cherry tree that's both beautiful and productive, Cherry Modesto delivers with reliable fruit and a striking silhouette.

Benefits of Growing Cherry Trees

Adding cherry trees to your garden brings multiple benefits. Beyond the delight of homegrown cherries, these trees provide shade, attract pollinators with their blossoms, and create striking seasonal interest. Cherry trees are relatively low-maintenance once established, needing only annual pruning and protection from birds for bountiful harvests. They suit many garden styles, from formal orchards to cottage gardens and mixed borders.

How to Plant and Care for Cherry Trees

When planting cherry trees, choose a sunny, well-drained spot and ensure soil is rich in organic matter. Cherries prefer locations sheltered from strong winds and late frosts. Water young trees regularly, especially in dry weather, and mulch each spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune annually to shape the tree and remove dead wood, encouraging strong growth and fruit production.

Our nursery supplies premium cherry trees for sale, ready for planting. For exceptional flower displays, the Prunus Southern Gem is prized for its compact form and abundant spring blooms.

Find Your Ideal Cherry Tree

Browse our collection to discover cherry trees for sale that suit your garden, lifestyle, and taste preferences. With options like Prunus Southern Gem, Cherry Compact Stella, Prunus Ichiyo, Cherry Bing, and Cherry Modesto, you’ll find a cherry tree that’s perfect for both edible harvests and stunning landscape beauty.

Ready to start your cherry orchard? Our expert team is here to help you select, plant, and care for your new cherry trees. Explore our online shop for cherry trees for sale and bring the magic of cherries home to your garden this season.


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