prunus plum
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.
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, it’s perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts. Growing 3–4 metres tall, it performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. This deciduous fruit tree requires another variety of plum, such as 'Black Doris' or 'Luisa', planted nearby to produce good fruit yields. Ideal for home orchards, ‘Greengage’ is a reliable and rewarding addition to any New Zealand garden.
From $295.19
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. The delicate spring blossoms appear before or alongside the foliage and attract bees and pollinators to the garden. Prunus 'Thundercloud' is ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, and mixed landscape designs where year round foliage colour and seasonal floral displays are desired. Its elegant form makes it a standout ornamental tree.
From $343.89
