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The prunus plum is a beloved feature in many New Zealand gardens, valued for its beautiful blossoms, reliable fruiting, and adaptability. Whether you’re an enthusiastic home gardener or a landscape designer, prunus plum trees offer a versatile and rewarding addition to your outdoor space. On this page, we’ll explore the various types of prunus plum, their uses in landscapes and orchards, growing tips for New Zealand conditions, and related varieties you might consider adding to your garden.

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Prunus 'Thundercloud'

Prunus 'Thundercloud' is a striking ornamental plum tree admired for its rich purple foliage and masses of soft pink flowers during spring. This deciduous tree creates dramatic contrast in New Zealand gardens with its dark leaves providing colour throughout the growing season.

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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, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Plum 'Billington'

Plum 'Billington' adds distinctive interest to NZ planting. This medium sized plum tree grows 3-4 metres tall with a sturdy branching habit. It produces medium to large plums with firm flesh and excellent flavour. Its early ripening trait makes Billington plums a valuable addition for gardeners seeking fresh fruit sooner in the season.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
Black Doris' plums.
Plum 'Black Doris'

The 'Black Doris' Plum is a popular variety that produces large and firm, purple-black fruit. The flesh is dark red, sweet, and juicy. White blossoms...

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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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Luisa' plum tree covered in yellow fruit.
Plum 'Luisa'

The 'Luisa' Plum is a popular variety that produces good yields of large, yellow-skinned fruit, blushed with red. The flesh is firm, yellow, sweet...

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Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' with beautiful purple foliage growing out across a deck.
Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'

Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' is a colourful evergreen shrub prized for its rich plum purple foliage and masses of vibrant pink fringe flowers from...

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Plum 'Greengage' fruit.
Plum 'Greengage'

The 'Greengage' plum tree is a heritage variety prized for its lovely, green-skinned fruit with golden flesh. Renowned for its rich, honeyed flavour...

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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 yedoensis

Prunus yedoensis is a beautiful deciduous flowering tree valued for its abundant spring blossom and graceful spreading form. Masses of pale pink buds...

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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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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 autumnalis 'Rosea'

Prunus autumnalis 'Rosea' is an attractive deciduous flowering tree valued for its delicate pink blossoms and unusually long flowering season. Small...

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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 'Pink Cloud'

Prunus 'Pink Cloud' is an attractive deciduous flowering tree valued for its beautiful pink spring blossom and elegant garden form. The branches...

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Prunus 'Jim's Delight' rose pink flowers on a tree.
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 mume 'The Geisha'

Prunus mume 'The Geisha' is a stunning deciduous ornamental tree admired for its masses of fragrant deep pink blossoms that appear during late winter...

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An avenue of Prunus 'Pink Perfection' trees with pink blossoms.
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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Prunus 'Ichiyo'

Prunus 'Ichiyo' is an elegant deciduous flowering tree prized for its spectacular spring blossom and graceful spreading form. Large clusters of soft...

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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 campanulata superba with pink flowers and a tui in the tree.
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 '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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Plum Hawera

The 'Hawera' Plum Tree is a productive deciduous fruit tree grown for its reliable crops of delicious plums and attractive spring blossom. It is well...

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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...

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Prunus 'Southern Gem'

Prunus 'Southern Gem' is an attractive deciduous flowering tree valued for its beautiful spring blossom and elegant garden form. The branches become...

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Prunus 'Tai Haku'

Prunus 'Tai Haku' is a spectacular deciduous flowering tree valued for its exceptionally large white spring blossoms and elegant spreading form. The...

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Prunus 'Okame'

Prunus 'Okame' is a spectacular flowering cherry that signals the arrival of spring with masses of vibrant deep pink blossoms. Its compact size...

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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 '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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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 'Blireiana'

Prunus 'Blireiana' is an attractive deciduous flowering tree valued for its abundant double pink blossoms and colourful foliage. Masses of fragrant...

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Plum 'Santa Rosa'

The 'Santa Rosa' Plum is a popular deciduous fruit tree renowned for its attractive spring blossom and heavy crops of juicy, sweet flavoured plums...

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Prunus 'Thundercloud'

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What is a Prunus Plum?

A prunus plum refers to members of the Prunus genus that produce the classic plums Kiwi gardeners know and love. The prunus family boasts a broad range of trees and shrubs, including ornamental and fruiting varieties. When people search for prunus plum, they’re often seeking trees that deliver showy spring flowers, colourful foliage, and delicious summer fruit.

Favourite Prunus Plum Varieties for Gardens

If you’re looking for outstanding prunus plum trees for your garden, consider both ornamental and fruiting types. The Prunus cerasifera Nigra is prized for its deep purple foliage and soft pink spring blooms. It’s an eye-catching choice for borders or as a feature tree. Similarly, the Prunus Thundercloud is loved for its dramatic dark leaves and robust structure, providing year-round interest.

For those interested in fruit production, the plum section of the prunus family won’t disappoint. The heritage Plum 'Greengage' is famous for its honey-sweet green fruit, perfect for fresh snacking or jam making. Plum Black Doris offers juicy, deep purple fruit, popular for desserts and preserves in many Kiwi kitchens.

Growing and Caring for Prunus Plums

Prunus plum trees thrive throughout New Zealand, from coastal climates to inland gardens. Select a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil for best results. Regular watering is crucial for young trees, especially during dry periods and fruit set. Annual pruning encourages strong, productive growth and helps maintain a manageable size for backyard gardens.

Most prunus plum varieties benefit from a pollinating partner, so including more than one compatible type can increase fruit yields. Adding varieties like Prunus cerasifera Nigra and Prunus Thundercloud to your planting plan can support pollination while upping your garden’s ornamental value. A balanced slow-release fertiliser applied in spring ensures robust flowering and fruit.

Prunus for Every Purpose

While the prunus plum is best known for its fruit and flowers, the Prunus genus offers excellent options for screening and evergreen structure. Prunus lusitanica, or Portuguese laurel, provides year-round privacy and glossy green hedging, making it an ideal companion plant alongside your flowering or fruiting prunus plums.

Enhance Your New Zealand Garden with Prunus Plum

Whether you’re after ornamental beauty, fresh summer fruit, or hardy landscape structure, prunus plum trees offer something for every Kiwi garden. Explore our range—including Prunus cerasifera Nigra, Prunus Thundercloud, Plum 'Greengage', Plum Black Doris, and Prunus lusitanica—to find the perfect prunus plum for your space and enjoy the rewards of these exceptional trees for years to come.

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