Curator's Choice

Published: May 2008

Commonly known as the “Chinese Fringe Tree”, it is one of the most handsome of large shrubs, bearing a profusion of snow-white flowers in June and July and should be more widely planted. Chionanthus retusus can be seen at Marks Hall to the right of the TaxodiumSwamp.

Published: May 2008

Originate from Western America where they grow in the wild in great numbers in moist meadows. The flowers vary in color from pale lilac or white to deep purple or blue-violet. They flower from May to June and can be found near the Taxodium Swamp.

Published: April 2008

Acer negundo is a species of maple and produces stunning flower tassels in the Spring, can be seen on route to the Memorial Site.

Published: March 2008

Azara microphylla produces one of the most satisfying aromas in the world, and is guaranteed to make you hungry. It is located in the Walled Garden which opens Tuesday 18th March, but can also be seen in Gondwanaland.

Published: January 2008

The Hamamelis, commonly known as witch hazel are having a good year for flowers. On sunny afternoons their delicate perfume is wafted round the grove and is spicy and aromatic.

Published: September 2007

Cercidiphyllum japonicum colour well in autumn and ours is looking fantastic at the moment. The dying leaves emit a gorgeous fragrance similar to that of bonfire toffee or caramelised sugar and can be seen in the Millenium Walk.

Published: August 2007

The ‘Pink Diamond’ produces handsome white flowers that appear in summer, and mature to a wonderful light pink shade by autumn and can be seen in our Korean Glade, located beyond our Millennium Walk.

Published: June 2007

Is registered as an endangered species and can be seen near our the Korean Glade.

Published: June 2007

A beautiful large shrub from East Asia, tiny green flowers appear in June, surrounded by large creamy white bracts.

Published: May 2007

The pale blue to deep blue flowers grow throughout May and June and can be seen at Marks Hall near the Taxodium Swamp.