nz cherry tree
Searching for the perfect NZ cherry tree for your backyard or lifestyle block? New Zealand is the ideal home for cherries, yielding some of the juiciest, most flavourful fruit right in your own garden. Whether you crave lush blossoms for ornamental value or baskets of sweet cherries each summer, there’s a cherry tree suited for your local climate and individual tastes. From Northland to Southland, the right cherry varieties will transform any garden into a fruit lover’s paradise.
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.
From $432.79
Prunus Southern Gem
Prunus 'Southern Gem' is a beautiful cherry tree prized for its early pink blossoms that herald the arrival of spring. This deciduous tree grows up to 5 metres tall with a rounded canopy. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in most New Zealand climates. The tree’s vibrant flowers provide stunning seasonal colour and make a charming focal point for gardens and streetscapes.
From $343.89
