golden pear tree
If you’re searching for a fruit tree that delivers beautiful blossoms in spring, outstanding autumn colour, and delicious fruit, the golden pear tree is an exceptional choice for New Zealand gardens. Revered for its attractive golden-skinned pears and classic upright form, the golden pear tree is a favourite among home orchardists and landscapers alike. Whether you want gorgeous, eat-straight-from-the-tree fruit or an elegant specimen for your garden, the golden pear tree offers the best of both worlds. This guide will help you understand what makes golden pear trees unique, how to grow them successfully, and which varieties are particularly well-suited for Kiwi conditions.
Podocarpus totara Aurea (Golden Tōtara)
Podocarpus totara Aurea, commonly known as Golden Totara, features golden foliage composed of short, needle-like leaves held densely. It typically grows to 10 m in height and 3 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary. Golden Totara is commonly included in a mixed planting in a medium-large garden, used in revegetation and native plantings, grown as a specimen, or trimmed into a hedge.
From $29.63
Pear Taylors Gold
Pear Taylors Gold is a popular variety of pear due to its impressively flavoured fruit which ripen in autumn. The fruit have a golden skin with a finely textured flesh that is juicy and sweet. These are held amidst the fresh, green foliage which develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3.5 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Taylor’s Gold is commonly grown for fruit production, included into a mixed planting, or grown as a specimen.
From $343.89
