A reliable, heavy‑cropping European pear producing long, slender fruit with sweet, aromatic flesh. Excellent for eating fresh, preserving, or baking. Self‑fertile and easy to grow, making it a top choice for home orchards. Mature size: approx. 4–5m tall × 3–4m wide.
A compact, early‑flowering cherry with masses of soft pink single blossoms that cover the branches in spring. Its tidy, upright habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, feature planting, or adding seasonal colour to landscape designs. Mature size: approx. 3–4m tall × 2–3m wide.
Add a splash of color to your garden with our Japanese Maple Acer Palmatum 'Winter Flame', known for its stunning red branches and lush green leaves. This ornamental tree is perfect for creating a striking visual impact.
Vibrant red stems contrast beautifully with lush green foliage, providing year-round interest.
Ideal for landscaping, creating a striking focal point in any garden setting.
Easy to care for and perfect for adding rich color and texture to your outdoor space.
Transform your garden into a vibrant oasis with this stunning Japanese Maple, offering a touch of elegance and charm. Enjoy the captivating beauty it adds to your landscape throughout every season.
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a compact Japanese maple known for its vibrant red foliage and striking autumn colours. This slow-growing, deciduous shrub features deeply lobed leaves with a textured, serrated edge, offering excellent year-round interest. Perfect for small gardens or as a feature plant, 'Shaina' thrives in well-drained soil with partial shade, making it an ideal choice for adding a splash of bold colour and delicate form to any garden space.
Acer palmatum 'Katsura' is a stunning Japanese maple renowned for its delicate, five-lobed leaves that emerge with a vibrant reddish-pink hue in spring, gradually turning to a soft golden-yellow by autumn. This deciduous tree has a graceful, rounded form, making it an excellent focal point in gardens. It thrives in well-drained soil with partial shade, offering seasonal interest with its vivid leaf color and elegant silhouette. Perfect for smaller garden spaces, 'Katsura' adds seasonal charm and a touch of tranquility to any landscape.
Acer viridis, commonly known as the Green Maple, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to East Asia. It features bright green, lobed leaves that turn vibrant shades of yellow and orange in the fall. This species thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade, making it an attractive addition to gardens and landscapes for its striking seasonal color and manageable size.
The Star of our very own Blossom Valley. These Beautiful blooms were selected by Keith Adams at his nursery on Awanui street in New Plymouth. Iconic avenue cherry: soft shell-pink blossom smothers branches in early spring; elegant framework and good autumn colour. Mature size: 6-8 m x 5-6 m.
The Apple Royal Gala on MM106 rootstock is a crisp, sweet apple with attractive red-orange stripes. The MM106 rootstock offers strong growth, good anchorage, and adapts to various soils, ensuring healthy trees and early fruiting. Royal Gala apples are great fresh, in salads, or desserts, with fine texture and balanced sweetness. The tree has good disease resistance and yields high-quality fruit harvested late summer to early autumn, storing well when kept cool. Ideal for Upper Hutt, it's a reliable, delicious choice at Aston Norwood Gardens.
Magnolia 'Iolanthe'
Common name: Magnolia 'Iolanthe'
Type: Compact evergreen hybrid magnolia
Habit: Graceful, rounded, compact - ideal for small gardens and containers
Size
Mature height: 2.5-4 m
Mature width: 2-3 m
Flowers
Season: Late spring to early summer
Description: Fragrant, waxy, shell-pink petals with delicate cream centres that contrast beautifully with dark foliage
Foliage
Glossy, dark green leaves providing year-round interest
Growing conditions
Aspect: Dappled sun to light shade; sheltered site preferred
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
Hardiness: Hardy and relatively low-maintenance
Uses
Specimen plant for small gardens or patios
Container planting for entrances or courtyards
Mixed shrub borders to add seasonal floral and evergreen interest
Maintenance tips
Mulch to retain soil moisture and maintain acidity
Protect from strong, drying winds to prevent leaf scorch and bud damage
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning into old wood
Why choose 'Iolanthe'?
Compact size and evergreen habit make it perfect where space is limited
Fragrant, showy flowers add seasonal impact without demanding high maintenance
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