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Prunus cherry trees are celebrated across New Zealand for their exquisite spring blooms, rich heritage, and versatility in gardens both large and small. Whether you're enchanted by their fragrant blossoms, delicate foliage, or simply looking to introduce vibrant seasonal colour to your landscape, prunus cherry trees offer a timeless solution. Sought after by gardeners for their easy care and show-stopping displays, the genus Prunus includes many cherished ornamental varieties, each with its own unique character and garden use.

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Prunus Kiku Shidare Zakura

Prunus Kiku Shidare Zakura is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features pendulous branches and stunning flowers. It produces masses of the large and showy, double, deep pink blooms through spring. This deciduous tree has foliage which emerges a bronze colour in spring, ages to become mid-green, then develops colourful, red tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Prunus Kiku Shidare Zakura is a stunning tree that is commonly used in smaller gardens, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Prunus campanulata superba with pink flowers and a tui in the tree.

Prunus campanulata Superba

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Prunus campanulata Superba is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of single, rose-red blossoms. These are held in pendulous clusters in spring. This deciduous tree grows with a vase shape bearing green foliage which develops yellow and orange tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Prunus Superba is stunning when in flower and is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, planted around outdoor living areas, or added to a mixed planting.

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

Prunus Amanogawa is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of pale-pink flowers through spring. The mildly fragrant, semi-double flowers...

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Prunus Pendula Rosea

Prunus subhirtella Pendula Rosea is a variety of Flowering Cherry grown for its impressive flowering and pendulous growth habit. This tree produces...

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Prunus Falling Snow

Prunus Falling Snow is a variety of Flowering Cherry grown for its pendulous growth and fantastic flowering. It features masses of single, white...

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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...

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Prunus laurocerasus

Prunus laurocerasus, commonly known as cherry laurel, is a versatile evergreen tree renowned for its dense, glossy dark green leaves and fragrant...

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Prunus Felix Jury

Prunus Felix Jury is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of large, claret-red blossoms in spring which are held as pendulous clusters...

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Prunus Ichiyo

Prunus 'Ichiyo' is a stunning cherry tree known for its large, double pink blossoms that bloom profusely in mid to late spring. This deciduous tree...

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Prunus Kanzan

Prunus Kanzan is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of double, rich pink blossoms through spring. This deciduous tree grows with a...

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Prunus autumnalis Rosea

Prunus Autumnalis Rosea is a popular variety of Flowering Cherry due to its stunning blooms and long flowering. It features semi-double, pale-pink...

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Prunus blireiana

Prunus 'Blireiana' is a charming cherry tree prized for its fragrant pale pink blossoms that appear in early spring. This deciduous tree grows to...

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Prunus Awanui

Prunus Awanui is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of fragrant, pink flowers through spring. This deciduous tree grows with a vase...

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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...

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Prunus Pink Cloud

Prunus 'Pink Cloud' is a beautiful cherry tree known for its profuse vibrant pink blossoms in spring. This deciduous tree grows up to 5 metres tall...

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Prunus 'Jim's Delight'

Prunus 'Jim’s Delight' is a stunning flowering cherry renowned for its spectacular spring blossoms and vibrant seasonal foliage. This small deciduous...

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Prunus yedoensis

Prunus yedoensis, commonly known as the Yoshino cherry, is celebrated for its profuse white blossoms in early spring. This deciduous tree grows to...

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Prunus Tai Haku

Prunus 'Tai Haku', also known as the Great White Cherry, is prized for its large, pure white blossoms that bloom in mid to late spring. This...

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Prunus Ukon

Prunus 'Ukon', a cultivar of Japanese flowering cherry, is renowned for its distinctive creamy yellow blossoms that bloom in late spring. Unlike the...

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Prunus 'Pink Perfection'

Prunus 'Pink Perfection' is a stunning flowering cherry celebrated for its profusion of double pink blossoms in spring. This deciduous tree brings...

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Beautiful Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' pink and white blossoms.

Prunus Shimidsu Sakura

Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' is an elegant deciduous tree celebrated for its abundant pink blossoms that brighten gardens in spring. Its upright growth...

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Prunus Okame

Prunus Okame is a beautiful deciduous tree known for its early spring display of vibrant pink blossoms. Its upright, rounded growth habit and...

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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...

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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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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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Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) standard trees bordering a driveway.

Prunus lusitanica

Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as the Portuguese Laurel, is a large shrub that is widely grown across the world. It features dark red stems that...

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Prunus mume Peggy Clarke

Prunus mume 'Peggy Clarke' is a charming apricot tree valued for its fragrant pink blossoms that bloom in late winter to early spring. This deciduous...

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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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Prunus Shirotae

Prunus Shirotae is a graceful deciduous tree prized for its abundant pure white blossoms that brighten gardens each spring. Its upright, spreading...

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Prunus Mountain Haze

Prunus Mountain Haze Tree Size and Growth Habit

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Prunus mume The Geisha

Prunus mume 'The Geisha', commonly known as Japanese Apricot, is a deciduous tree celebrated for its delightful fragrance and early winter blooms...

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Prunus Thundercloud

Prunus Thundercloud, commonly known as the Thundercloud Plum, is a deciduous ornamental tree celebrated for its vibrant purple foliage and early...

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Prunus Kiku Shidare Zakura

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The Beauty and Benefits of Prunus Cherry

The prunus cherry is renowned for its spectacular display of blossoms, transforming gardens each spring with clouds of pink or white flowers. These trees are ideal for creating a feature point, framing driveways, or planting in avenues for maximum effect. Prunus cherries are not only visually stunning but are also excellent for attracting bees and other pollinators, making them beneficial for the wider ecosystem. With their graceful, arching branches, they can provide gentle shade in the summer and a striking winter silhouette once the leaves fall.

Popular Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

If you’re searching for a standout prunus cherry, New Zealand gardens especially favour ornamental cultivars that deliver both reliability and magnificent bloom. Some beloved options include:

Growing and Caring for Prunus Cherry

Prunus cherry trees thrive in New Zealand’s temperate climate, preferring sunny spots with well-drained soil. They are best planted in winter or early spring while dormant. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds, while an annual prune will maintain their graceful shape and encourage healthy flowering. Most prunus cherries are been bred for disease resistance and low maintenance, making them ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Why Choose a Prunus Cherry for Your Garden?

With their unrivalled spring colour, structural elegance, and wildlife-friendly appeal, prunus cherry trees are a top choice for New Zealand landscapes. From traditional cottage gardens to modern outdoor rooms, there’s a prunus cherry variety to complement every setting. Explore our collection of specialty cherries, including Prunus Kiku Shidare Zakura, Prunus campanulata Superba, Prunus Amanogawa, Prunus Pendula Rosea, and Prunus Falling Snow, and enjoy the transformative beauty of prunus cherry in your own garden.


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