evergreen cherry blossom tree
Searching for an evergreen cherry blossom tree for your garden in New Zealand? If you love the look of cherry blossoms but wish for year-round foliage, you’re not alone. Many gardeners adore the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in spring, but are surprised to discover that true cherry blossom trees are deciduous—they lose their leaves in autumn and remain bare over winter. Let’s explore the options for those seeking an “evergreen cherry blossom tree,” and suggest alternatives that offer beautiful blooms, lush greenery, and lasting interest.
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.
From $515.35
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 to become dark green. The somewhat dense foliage is adorned with star-shaped, red fruits during summer. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 3.5 m wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Eugenia uniflora is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or maintained in a container.
From $50.99
