Curator's Choice
Marks Hall changes throughout the seasons, our Curator highlights his personal favourites
Published: April 2012
Originating from Sierra Nevada, this flowering Dogwood can be seen in the North American area of the Arboretum.
Published: April 2012
Our collection of Prunus Tai haku are a sight to behold at the moment, you can’t miss them just beyond the Honywood Oak.
Published: March 2012
Corylopsis pauciflora commonly known as Winter Hazel is of Japanese origin, popular for its early display of bright flowers on bare branches.
Published: March 2012
Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve' is a plant that every garden should have. It manages to flower almost all year long from March until the late autumn .
Published: September 2011
Autumn is creeping in to the Arboretum. One of the first stars is found in Birkett-Long and is just coming into full colour, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, commonly known as the Katsura Tree.
Published: August 2011
Magnolia grandiflora is a lovely late flowering magnolia from North America. The petals are thick and the flowers have a spicy, fruity scent.
Published: July 2011
produces elegant sprays of bright yellow flowers, surrounding it with clouds of yellow.Koelruteria paniculatae
Published: July 2011
The Clematis Perle d'Azure is one of the best blue clematis, having flowers the colour of a summer sky.
Published: June 2011
Deutzia setchuenensis bears clusters of small, white flowers in summer and can be seen growing in lower lake wood near the witch hazels, where it is flowering its socks off.
Published: June 2011
Cornus kousa 'Satomi' is used extensively for ornamental effect with the tiny green flowers appearing in early summer, surrounded by large pink flower bracts,