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.
Pear Conference
The Conference pear tree is a popular variety due to its delicious fruit which have a yellow skin with a pink blush. These ripen in autumn and 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. Pear Conference is commonly grown for fruit production, included into a mixed planting, or grown as a specimen.
From $299.92
Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)
Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features feathery, dark green foliage which is held on broad branches emerging off a central trunk as it grows to about 60 m tall and 20 m wide over several hundred years. The Giant Redwood is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to provide shelter, or used for timber production.
