Upcoming events

Snowdrop Weekends

10th February to 12th February 2012

10.30am to 4.30pm

Snowdrop Weekends

17th February to 19th February 2012

10.30am to 4.30pm

Snowdrop Weekends

24th February to 26th February 2012

10.30am to 4.30pm

Wedding Fayre

Sunday 25th March 2012

11.00am to 4.00pm


Curator's Choice

Marks Hall changes throughout the seasons, our Curator highlights his personal favourites

Magnolia 'Heaven Scent'

Published: April 2007

The richly scented blooms which flower from April to May can be seen in the Asian section of the Arboretum.

Viburnum carlesii 1

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.

Strachyurus praecox 2007

Published: March 2007

The Stachyurus praecox is in bloom now and is looking particularly spectacular in the Birkett Long Walk at Marks Hall.

Published: February 2007

Welcome to our snowdrop carpet.

Acer rubrum

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.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Published: October 2006

Cercidiphyllum japonicum is grown for its Autumn colour and can be seen in the Millennium walk.

Betula alleghaniensis

Published: October 2006

The yellow birch is situated behind the Walled Garden and is now turning a brilliant golden yellow.

Koelreuteria Wood.

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.

Calycanthus

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.

Magnolia virginiana

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.


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