Curator's Choice
Marks Hall changes throughout the seasons, our Curator highlights his personal favourites
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.
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.