pear tree evergreen
Are you searching for a pear tree evergreen variety to add year-round interest and delicious fruit to your New Zealand garden? While most traditional pear trees, such as European and Asian varieties, lose their leaves in winter, the dream of an evergreen pear tree remains a common question for both new and experienced gardeners. Let’s explore what’s available, discover alternatives with similar lush foliage and fruit, and recommend the best pear trees and evergreen companions for your landscape.
Nashi 'Nijisseiki'
The Nashi Nijisseiki Pear tree typically reaches a height of 5–6 metres with a spread of 4–5 meters. It features a rounded canopy with glossy green leaves and produces white blossoms in spring. The tree's compact size makes it suitable for various garden settings, including espalier training along fences or walls.
From $340.69
Magnolia Kay Parris (Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris)
Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and showy, white flowers through late spring and summer. The fragrant flowers are borne amidst the glossy, dark green leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop. It grows with a rounded habit to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide and responds well to trimming. Magnolia Kay Parris makes for a lovely specimen and is commonly added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or grown as a hedge.
