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how much is a cherry blossom tree

If you’re considering adding delicate cherry blossoms to your New Zealand garden, a common question is: how much is a cherry blossom tree? Whether you’re dreaming of a show-stopping flowering tree for your front lawn or planning a row of ornamental blooms, knowing the cost of cherry blossom trees helps you make the right choice for your landscape and budget. The price of a cherry blossom tree can vary based on the variety, size, and age of the tree you purchase. Below, we’ll break down what influences the cost and provide tips for choosing the perfect cherry blossom tree for your garden.

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Cherry Dawson

The 'Dawson' Cherry produces large, black coloured fruit in summer. The fruit has red flesh that is sweet with a lovely flavour. It requires another variety planted alongside (“a pollinator”) to produce good fruit yields, such as 'Early Rivers' or 'Stella'. This deciduous tree grows upright to about 5 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. Cherries require a cold winter to set fruit, hence they are less suited to regions where winters tend to be mild. The 'Dawson' Cherry is commonly used for fruit production and makes an attractive tree in its own right.

Suited to regions: Alpine, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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 through spring. This deciduous tree grows with a vase shaped habit bearing green foliage which develops yellow and orange tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 6-8 m tall and 3-4 m wide. Prunus Accolade is a stunning tree that is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, or included in a mixed planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 7.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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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Cherry Compact Stella

'Compact Stella' is a popular cherry variety that produces good yields of large, dark red fruit in early summer. The flesh is light red, soft, and...

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Cherry Lapins

The 'Lapins' Cherry produces consistent yields of large, dark red fruit in summer. The flesh is red, sweet, and juicy. It does not require another...

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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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Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles Double Take Orange is a flowering Quince that features masses of orange flowers from late winter. At this time the shrub is an arching...

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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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Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower)

Strelitzia reginae Mandelas Gold, commonly known as Yellow Crane Flower or Yellow Bird Of Paradise, produces spectacular yellow flowers through...

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Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower)

Brunfelsia Blue Moon, commonly known as the Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower, features masses of sweetly fragrant, pansy like flowers are produced...

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Chaenomeles 'Alarm' (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles 'Alarm' is a hardy deciduous shrub prized for its vivid bright red flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. This classic...

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Ozothamnus Springtime White (Rice Flower)

“Springtime White” is a shrub grown for its prolific flowering and drought tolerance. Clusters of white flowers with a paper-like appearance are...

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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet

Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet is a ground cover rose that features masses of showy, scarlet red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its rich red flowers and outstanding disease resistance. This tough rose performs...

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Cherry Dawson

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What Determines the Price of a Cherry Blossom Tree?

The answer to "how much is a cherry blossom tree" depends on several key factors:

Variety: Cherry blossom trees come in many different types, from classic ornamental species to fruiting cherries. For example, the Prunus Accolade is a popular ornamental cherry with stunning pink blooms, while fruiting varieties like Cherry Rainier and Cherry Dawson offer both beauty and harvestable fruit.

Size and Age: Younger, smaller cherry blossom saplings usually cost less, while mature, well-established trees are priced higher due to the time and care involved in their cultivation. If you’re looking for instant impact, a larger tree will cost more upfront but will often reward you with earlier blooms.

Growing Method: Trees grown in containers may be more expensive than bare-root specimens, as they require more materials and maintenance at the nursery.

Health and Quality: Premium, disease-resistant stock from reputable nurseries often comes at a slightly higher price, but the investment pays off in vigour and reliability.

Expected Price Range for Cherry Blossom Trees in New Zealand

On average, how much is a cherry blossom tree if you buy from a New Zealand nursery? Here’s a general price guide:

Ornamental varieties like Prunus Accolade are often available in various sizes to suit your budget. Fruiting cherries – such as Cherry Rainier, Cherry Dawson, Cherry Modesto, and Cherry Griotella Frumi – typically follow similar price points, with some premium varieties reaching the higher end of the range.

Choosing the Right Cherry Blossom Tree for Your Garden

When answering "how much is a cherry blossom tree," it’s just as important to factor in which type suits your needs. For pure ornamental value, Prunus Accolade is beloved for its lush spring display. If you want blossoms and fruit, consider Cherry Rainier, Cherry Dawson, or Cherry Modesto.

If you’re still unsure which is right for your landscape, our team can help you choose a cherry blossom tree that matches your style, site conditions, and budget. Explore our extensive range and make your garden a springtime sensation with New Zealand’s best cherry blossoms.


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