Curator's Choice
Marks Hall changes throughout the seasons, our Curator highlights his personal favourites
Published: October 2006
Cercidiphyllum japonicum is grown for its Autumn colour and can be seen in the Millennium walk.
Published: October 2006
The yellow birch is situated behind the Walled Garden and is now turning a brilliant golden yellow.
Published: July 2006
Koelreuteria paniculata is usually planted in small numbers but at Marks Hall we decided to plant a small wood of this lovely tree instead, which is located beyond the Millennium Walk.
Published: July 2006
The Calycanthus is known by a variety of names, all alluding to the aromatic properties of its leaves, bark, twigs and roots such as sweetshrub, Carolina allspice, strawberry shrub, pineapple shrub. This shrub can be seen beyond the Millennium Walk on route to the Memorial.
Published: July 2006
The tree flourishes in moist, acid soils such as the swamps in the eastern U.S. and can be seen at Marks Hall near the TaxodiumSwamp.
Published: June 2006
Is registered as an endangered species and can be seen in the Asian section of the Arboretum, near the Korean Glade.
Published: June 2006
Are perhaps the handsomest of our indigenous plants and can be seen throughout the Millennium Walk at Marks Hall.
Published: June 2006
Cornus kousa is commonly known as the flowering dogwood and originates in Japan, Korea and China.
Published: May 2006
Camassia quamash originates from Western America and flowers from May to June and is located near the Taxodium Swamp.
Published: May 2006
Also known as the 'Forest Pansy' is a multi-stemmed tree with purple leaves and pointed tips.