Heritage Flowering Cherries: Spring Colour Starts Here…

A celebration of colour, character and the trees that make a garden feel established from day one.

For all who love big trees & beautiful established gardens

This edition is for gardeners who are looking for presence. Who enjoy the rich Cherry colour in Spring, the warm Autumn tones later in the year, and the satisfaction of planting something with real heritage behind it. Many of these readers know exactly what they like: generous canopies, strong seasonal shifts, and trees that look like they’ve always belonged.

Why Heritage Blossoms?

Have a gentle wind blow the prunus yedoensis cherry blossoms

Heritage Flowering Cherries have a timeless appeal. They bring that classic Spring moment everyone waits for, followed by dependable structure and colour as the seasons turn. They suit lifestyle blocks, farm entrances, long driveways and any garden where scale matters.

Feature Trees

Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ – Pink Flowering Cherry

Bold, double pink blossoms that stop people in their tracks. Kanzan is the tree for those who want maximum Spring colour and a strong, upright form that matures into a substantial landscape feature. Most of this year’s stock is already spoken for, but preorders for next season are now open.

(Shown in October)
Prunus Kanzan 2000lt in blossom - Heritage Collection Oct 2024 (5)
Prunus Kanzan 1000lt Heritage Collection in flower + Team photo - Oct 2024 (1)
Prunus ‘Kanzan’ 1000L (18+ year old) – Heritage Collection
Prunus kanzan Arrowtown
Prunus ‘Kanzan’ in Arrowtown (Shown in October)

Prunus serrulata ‘Tai Haku’ – Great White Cherry

The famous Great White Cherry. Tai Haku carries huge single white flowers that glow in Spring, followed by broad, handsome foliage that shifts into warm Autumn tones. It’s a favourite for larger gardens and heritage style entrances thanks to its generous scale and clean branching.

(Shown in October)
Prunus Tai Haku 45lt - Oct 2021 (10)
Prunus Tai Haku 400lt Heritage Collection in flower Oct 2026 (1)
Prunus ‘Tai Haku’ 400L (11-12+ year old) – Heritage Collection
Prunus Tai Haku in blossom - Hallenstein St Queenstown - Sept 2023 (1)
Prunus ‘Tai Haku’ – Queenstown (Shown in September)

Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Blossoming Cherry

A classic Yoshino type Cherry with clouds of soft pink white blossom. Yedoensis is known for its early flowering, graceful shape and reliable Autumn colour. It’s a superb choice for avenues, driveway plantings or anywhere you want a refined, heritage look.

(Shown in September)
Prunus Yedoensis & Tui - Sept 2018 (1)
Prunus Yedoensis 2000Lt Heritage Collection Ryland, George and Marcia 2 - September 2024
Prunus yedoensis 2000L (25 year old) – Heritage Collection
Prunus Yedoensis - Wanaka - Sept 2021
Prunus yedoensis – Wanaka (Shown in September)

Prunus yedoensis ‘Perpendens’ – Weeping Yoshino Cherry

Soft, cascading branches covered in pale blush flowers. This weeping form brings elegance to courtyards, ponds and statement corners of the garden. It’s a beautiful contrast tree when paired with Upright Cherries or Maples, adding movement and romance to the landscape.

(Shown in September)
Prunus Yedoensis Purpendons October 2010
Prunus Yedoensis Purpendons 1000lt Heritage Collection in flower & Linette Oct 2026 (2)
Prunus yedoensis ‘Perpendens’ 1000L (18+ year old) – Heritage Collection
Prunus Yedoensis Purpendons & Shiriotae - Du toit - Oct - (3) Queenstown
Prunus yedoensis ‘Perpendens’ – Queenstown

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Plan your colour from early Spring through to late Autumn with our Spring Blossoming Calendar. It’s a simple, visual guide showing when key flowering species typically open across Southland and Central Otago. Perfect for planning seasonal displays, entrance statements or client planting advice.

Download here: easybigtrees.co.nz/tree-guides/
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