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Looking for European plum trees for sale in New Zealand? Discover the sweet, juicy taste of European plums in your own backyard with varieties perfect for home orchards and gardens. Our collection of European plum trees is carefully selected for their adaptability to New Zealand’s climate, robust growth, and prolific fruiting. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a keen beginner, European plum trees offer stunning blossoms in spring and generous fruit harvests from late summer. Read on to find the ideal plum tree for your space—explore different varieties, planting tips, and delicious ways to use your harvest.

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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 in spring and give rise to the fruit in summer. This deciduous tree grows with a vase shape to about 5 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. The Santa Rosa plum tree is commonly planted for fruit production and makes for a lovely specimen or inclusion into a mixed planting.

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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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 emerge bright yellow in spring, age to become a less intense yellow during summer, then develop brilliant shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright, spreading habit to eventually reach 10 m tall and 7 m wide. Acer Princeton Gold makes for a magnificent specimen and is ideal for parks and large gardens where is provides wonderful shade and colour.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 7.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese
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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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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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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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Fagus sylvatica (European Beech) specimen tree with emerging green foliage.
Fagus sylvatica

Fagus sylvatica, commonly known as the Common Beech or European Beech, is a large, deciduous tree that grows with a broad, spreading crown. The...

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' specimen tree.
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

The Purple Fountain beech is a variety of European Beech tree that features colourful foliage and weeping branches. The glossy leaves emerge deep...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Plum Santa Rosa

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Why Choose European Plum Trees?

European plum trees are treasured for their aromatic, flavourful fruit and reliable, heavy cropping. Unlike Japanese varieties, European plums such as Victoria, Stanley, and Italian prune plums thrive in New Zealand’s temperate regions, making them a favourite for home gardeners and orchardists alike. Their compact growth habit means European plum trees fit beautifully into most gardens, even small spaces. Planting these trees is not only rewarding for their harvest but also for their attractive spring flowers and autumn foliage.

Popular European Plum Varieties for Sale

At our nursery, we offer a premium selection of European plum trees for sale, ensuring you’ll find the perfect fit for your garden.

Other Plum Trees You Might Like

If you’re exploring plum trees beyond classic European types, consider the ever-popular Plum Santa Rosa, a Japanese variety that performs excellently in many New Zealand gardens. Its sweet yet tart fruit makes it a favourite for eating fresh or making preserves.

European Plum Tree Planting and Care Tips

European plum trees thrive best in well-drained, sunny spots. Prepare your site with plenty of organic matter and mulch to retain moisture. Pruning during winter helps maintain tree health and maximizes fruiting. These plums are often self-fertile, but planting multiple varieties can increase yields and ensure cross-pollination. Regular watering during the dry months ensures sweet, juicy fruit at harvest.

Add Beauty and Value to Your Garden

Besides delicious fruit, European plum trees enrich your landscape with vibrant foliage and spring blossoms. For even more garden colour, consider combining your fruit tree with decorative options like the Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree), famous for its golden leaves.

Buy European Plum Trees for Sale Today

Browse our selection of European plum trees for sale and bring a taste of the continent to your Kiwi garden. Whether you’re after robust cropping, ornamental appeal, or the satisfaction of harvesting your own fruit, our plum trees are ready to thrive. Place your order now and enjoy fast, reliable shipping across New Zealand.


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