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The ornamental cherry tree is a beloved highlight in many New Zealand gardens, celebrated for its breathtaking spring blossom display and graceful, arching branches. Gardeners who want to add year-round interest and vibrant colour to their landscape will find ornamental cherry trees to be a perfect choice. Known for their showy pink and white flowers, these trees create stunning focal points and are ideal for avenues, courtyards, and borders. Not only do ornamental cherries lift the spirit each spring, but their autumn foliage offers another season of vibrant beauty, turning shades of orange, red and gold.

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Prunus 'Okame'

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Prunus 'Okame' is a spectacular flowering cherry that signals the arrival of spring with masses of vibrant deep pink blossoms. Its compact size, graceful branching, and attractive foliage make it a favourite for New Zealand gardens of all sizes.

From $349.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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.

From $399.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Prunus 'Kiku Shidare Zakura'

Prunus 'Kiku Shidare Zakura' is a graceful weeping flowering cherry that creates an unforgettable display of large double pink blossoms in spring...

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Prunus 'Awanui'

Prunus 'Awanui' is a beautiful flowering cherry that delivers an outstanding display of blossom each spring, making it a favourite for New Zealand...

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Prunus 'Mountain Haze'

Prunus 'Mountain Haze' is a beautiful flowering cherry that produces an abundance of soft blossoms during spring, creating a spectacular display in...

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Prunus 'Falling Snow'

Prunus 'Falling Snow' is an elegant flowering cherry that produces masses of brilliant white blossoms in spring, creating a spectacular display in...

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Prunus campanulata 'Superba'

Prunus campanulata 'Superba' is a spectacular flowering cherry that produces masses of rich pink bell shaped flowers from late winter into early...

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Prunus 'Amanogawa'

Prunus 'Amanogawa' is a narrow upright flowering cherry that brings elegant spring colour to New Zealand gardens. Its masses of fragrant soft pink...

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Prunus 'Felix Jury'

Prunus 'Felix Jury' is a stunning flowering cherry renowned for its spectacular display of large double pink blossoms in spring. The abundant flowers...

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Prunus 'Shirotae'

Prunus 'Shirotae' is a stunning flowering cherry celebrated for its masses of large pure white blossoms that brighten New Zealand gardens each...

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Prunus 'Accolade'

Prunus 'Accolade' is a spectacular flowering cherry prized for its masses of soft pink blossom that appear in early spring before or alongside the...

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Prunus 'Kanzan'

Prunus 'Kanzan' is one of the most admired flowering cherry trees for New Zealand gardens, producing an outstanding display of large double pink...

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Prunus 'Pendula Rosea'

Prunus 'Pendula Rosea' is a stunning weeping ornamental cherry tree admired for its cascading branches and masses of soft pink flowers during spring...

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Cherry 'Rainier'

'Rainier' Cherry is a premium sweet cherry variety renowned for its large golden yellow fruit with a bright red blush and exceptionally sweet...

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Cherry 'Dawson'

'Dawson' Cherry is a productive sweet cherry tree valued for its attractive blossom, reliable crops, and delicious dark red fruit with rich flavour...

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Cherry 'Compact Stella'

'Compact Stella' Cherry is a compact sweet cherry tree that produces generous crops of large dark red cherries with rich sweet flavour. Its...

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Cherry 'Stella'

'Stella' Cherry is one of the most popular sweet cherry varieties, producing heavy crops of large dark red fruit with outstanding sweetness and...

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Cherry 'Lapins'

Lapins' Cherry is a highly regarded sweet cherry variety that produces heavy crops of large glossy dark red fruit with exceptional sweetness and...

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Eugenia uniflora

Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry) is an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy foliage, colourful new growth, white flowers...

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Prunus laurocerasus

Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel) is a vigorous evergreen shrub admired for its lush glossy foliage and excellent screening qualities. This hardy...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
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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Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' stunning pink flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' is a low growing ground cover rose loved for its masses of clear pink flowers, spreading habit, and dependable garden...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' plants with red flowers above lush, green foliage.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' is a low growing ground cover rose that produces a bold display of scarlet red flowers over a long season. Its spreading...

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A border planting of Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' with masses of yellow flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' is a low growing ground cover rose that delivers a bright display of golden yellow blooms across a long flowering season...

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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 Summit red fruit on a tree.
Cherry 'Summit'

Cherry 'Summit' is a premium sweet cherry variety known for its large, firm fruit and excellent flavour. The cherries are juicy and rich, making them...

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Bing Cherry fruit in a bowl.
Cherry Bing

The 'Bing' Cherry is one of the world's most popular sweet cherry varieties, prized for its large, dark red fruit, exceptional flavour, and...

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Arctotis 'Cherry Velvet' dark pink flower and grey foliage.
Arctotis 'Cherry Velvet' (African Daisy)

Arctotis 'Cherry Velvet' is a rich and velvety flowering perennial admired for its deep cherry red daisy like blooms and soft silver green foliage...

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Cherry Griotella Frumi red fruit.
Cherry 'Griotella Frumi'

Cherry 'Griotella Frumi' is a productive sour cherry variety valued for its attractive spring blossom and abundant crops of richly flavoured dark red...

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Cherry Tangshi orange-red fruit on a tree.
Cherry 'Tangshi'

Cherry 'Tangshi' is a productive sweet cherry variety valued for its attractive spring blossom and generous crops of large flavourful fruit. The...

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Cherry Modesto fruit on a tree.
Cherry 'Modesto'

Cherry 'Modesto' is a productive sweet cherry variety valued for its attractive spring blossom and generous crops of large dark red cherries with...

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The Unique Appeal of Ornamental Cherry Trees

Ornamental cherry trees are primarily grown for their exceptional flowers rather than fruit. Unlike fruiting varieties such as Cherry Rainier, Cherry Dawson, or Cherry Modesto, ornamental species delight with masses of delicate blooms that transform the garden as the weather warms. Popular varieties like Prunus Accolade are valued for their extended bloom period and attractive crown that fits into gardens large and small. Whether you are looking to enhance a tranquil retreat or design an inviting entrance, ornamental cherry trees offer versatility and unmistakable charm.

Planting and Growing Ornamental Cherry Trees in New Zealand

For best results, plant your ornamental cherry tree in full sun and well-drained soil. These trees enjoy temperate climates and are generally robust, tolerating light frosts and thriving in many New Zealand regions. Dig a generous hole and incorporate compost to encourage healthy root growth. Regular watering during establishment, especially through dry spells, is crucial. Once your tree is settled, maintenance is straightforward: mulch annually, prune lightly after flowering, and monitor for pests.

Ornamental Cherry Trees for Every Space

Whether you own a compact courtyard or a sprawling property, there is an ornamental cherry tree to suit most spaces. Small-growing varieties such as Prunus Accolade are perfect for containers or limited sites, while larger types can anchor a lawn or make a statement in a mixed border. Traditional avenue plantings use rows of ornamental cherries to create a magical tunnel of blooms, while single specimens bring elegance to outdoor entertaining areas.

Choosing the Right Cherry for Your Garden

While the ornamental cherry tree excels in beauty, you might also consider integrating fruiting varieties for their edible harvest. Options like Cherry Griotella Frumi and Cherry Modesto combine spring flowers with summer cherries, offering both ornamental and practical benefits for the home grower.

Enjoy the Year-Round Benefits

An ornamental cherry tree is more than a fleeting spring spectacle; it provides seasonal interest, a habitat for birds, and an elegant structure even in winter. Whether you're after the iconic clouds of blossom or the fiery autumnal foliage, ornamental cherries are a wise and enchanting addition to any New Zealand garden. Explore our full range and discover how these stunning trees can transform your outdoor space.

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Coprosma acerosa and Photinia 'Red Robin' are classic choices, but adventurous gardeners will enjoy Nandina 'Flirt', Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen', and Grevillea 'Nancy Otzen'.
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