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damson plum trees for sale

If you’re searching for damson plum trees for sale in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Damson plums are a gardener’s favourite thanks to their abundant harvests, unique tart-sweet flavour, and versatility in the kitchen. Whether you’re an experienced orchardist or setting out on your first fruit tree adventure, damson plum trees are the perfect addition to your edible landscape. These robust trees thrive in a variety of NZ climates, delivering reliable fruit year after year. Explore our collection and discover why damson plums are beloved for jams, preserves, liqueurs, and straight from the tree.

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Plum Hawera

Hawera plum trees produce sweet, juicy fruit prized for its excellent flavour and reliable yield. Perfect for New Zealand gardens and orchards, these trees are easy to grow and provide abundant harvests, making them popular among home gardeners and commercial growers alike.

From $425.89

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
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Prunus Thundercloud

Prunus 'Thundercloud' is a striking ornamental plum tree admired for its rich purple foliage and masses of soft pink flowers during spring. This deciduous tree creates dramatic contrast in New Zealand gardens with its dark leaves providing colour throughout the growing season. The delicate spring blossoms appear before or alongside the foliage and attract bees and pollinators to the garden. Prunus 'Thundercloud' is ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, and mixed landscape designs where year round foliage colour and seasonal floral displays are desired. Its elegant form makes it a standout ornamental tree.

From $387.55

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Plum Santa Rosa

Plum Santa Rosa produces mid-sized, red-purple fruit with yellow-pink flesh that is sweet, juicy, and highly aromatic. White blossoms adorn the tree...

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Plum Billington

Billington plum trees produce sweet, juicy fruit that ripens early in the season, making them ideal for New Zealand gardens and orchards. These trees...

From$425.89
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Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

Coprosma 'Plum Hussey' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its rich plum purple foliage and naturally dense growth habit. This colourful New...

From$16.95
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Plum Omega

'Omega' Plum Tree is a popular fruiting tree valued for its delicious sweet dark red plums and reliable performance in New Zealand gardens. Flowering...

From$404.59
Black Doris' plums.
Plum Black Doris

The 'Black Doris' Plum is a popular variety that produces large and firm, purple-black fruit. The flesh is dark red, sweet, and juicy. White blossoms...

From$340.69
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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...

From$349.95
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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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Plum 'Greengage' fruit.
Plum 'Greengage'

The ‘Greengage’ plum tree is a heritage variety prized for its lovely, green-skinned fruit with golden flesh. Renowned for its rich, honeyed flavour...

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Spectacular Loropetalum 'Plum Delight' dark purple foliage.
Loropetalum 'Plum Delight'

Loropetalum 'Plum Delight' features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces mildly fragrant, pink flowers from winter to spring...

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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...

From$270.40
Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' with beautiful purple foliage growing out across a deck.
Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'

Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' produces fragrant, spider-like, dark pink flowers during spring and autumn, which are both unusual and appealing. The...

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Luisa' plum tree covered in yellow fruit.
Plum 'Luisa'

The 'Luisa' Plum is a popular variety that produces good yields of large, yellow-skinned fruit, blushed with red. The flesh is firm, yellow, sweet...

From$404.59
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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...

From$387.55
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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...

From$515.35
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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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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...

From$557.95
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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...

From$28.91
Melia azedarach tree.
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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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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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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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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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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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...

From$340.69
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Tree Guards (Tree Guards)

Our tree guards and plant shelters are bio-degradable products that are perfect for using in riparian areas and other exposed positions. They are...

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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...

From$9.28
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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Palm Tree Fertiliser (Palm Tree Fertiliser)

Choosing the correct Palm tree fertiliser is essential for producing better quality foliage, stronger fronds, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Why Choose Damson Plum Trees?

Damson plum trees are cherished for their low-maintenance habit and consistent productivity. Their compact size makes them suitable for smaller gardens and lifestyle blocks alike. Spring brings clouds of delicate blossom, attracting pollinators and heralding a summer crop of richly coloured, intensely flavoured fruit. Gardeners appreciate the damson’s natural resilience to common plum pests and diseases, making chemical sprays largely unnecessary.

Growing Damson Plum Trees in New Zealand

Planting damson plum trees is a rewarding project that suits most regions of New Zealand. These deciduous trees prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Like many plums, damsons benefit from a cross-pollinator to ensure the heaviest yields. Consider pairing your damson with another compatible variety such as Plum Black Doris and Billington or Plum Angelino for even better fruit set.

Winter is the ideal time for planting, allowing the roots to establish before spring growth kicks in. Water your young damson plum tree regularly in the first few seasons, then watch as it matures into a graceful, productive feature of your garden. Mulch and annual pruning will help your tree stay healthy and fruitful year after year.

Using Your Damson Plum Harvest

Damson plums are famous for their deep flavour and vivid colour, making them a staple in traditional jams and jellies. Their naturally high pectin content means you’ll have no trouble achieving the perfect set. Beyond preserves, damsons bring a burst of tartness to pies, crumbles, and chutneys. Many gardeners also use their surplus in homemade plum wine or liqueur.

For those seeking inspiration or variety, why not extend your orchard with Plum Hawera, another crowd-pleasing heritage option?

More for Your Garden

While exploring damson plum trees for sale, you might consider companion planting to create a thriving, biodiverse space. Ornamental trees like Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree) make striking statement pieces, while tropical foliage such as Alcantarea Silver Plum (Silver Plum Bromeliad) brings a textural contrast to your garden design.

Get Started with Your Own Damson Plum Tree

Browse our damson plum trees for sale and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own fruit. Whether you’re after a single tree or planning a diverse home orchard, we’re here to help you grow. Discover the delicious, rewarding world of damsons and make this season your most fruitful yet.

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