Curator's Choice
Marks Hall changes throughout the seasons, our Curator highlights his personal favourites
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.
Published: April 2007
The richly scented blooms which flower from April to May can be seen in the Asian section of the Arboretum.
Published: April 2007
It has sensational daphne-like scent in April and May and can be found at the top end of the lower lake on the bank.
Published: March 2007
The Stachyurus praecox is in bloom now and is looking particularly spectacular in the Birkett Long Walk at Marks Hall.
Published: November 2006
Acer rubrum October Glory is known for its striking autumn foliage and is located in the North American section of the Arboretum and can be seen on route to the Memorial Site.