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A Maple Odyssey in Greece

Posted in: Blog Tree management Research trips Botanical Propagation Landscape Staff and trustees Autumn Seasonal Conservation Education Vision

Ever wondered where the seeds for our stunning trees come from? Join us on a thrilling journey to the Mediterranean, as we delve into the latest seed collecting expedition undertaken by the experts at Westonbirt Arboretum.

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Tree of the month: Oriental spruce

Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Seasonal Winter Conservation Education

Native to the Caucasus and the Pontic Mountains of northeastern Turkey, this month's tree of the month is among the most attractive spruces, with a dense form with short branches.

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Tree of the month: Maidenhair tree - Ginkgo biloba

Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Autumn Seasonal

This tree with an ancient origin produces a spectacular ephemeral autumn display as its unique, fan-shaped leaves transform a dazzling shade of gold. Discover more about November's tree of the month...

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Tree of the month: Shagbark hickory

Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Autumn Seasonal Conservation Education

This October we're highlighting the shagbark hickory tree which is a golden highlight of this season, find out more...

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Tree of the month: Sorbus commixta

Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Autumn Seasonal Conservation Education

As autumn arrives and the leaves begin to turn, this time of year is also a wonderful time to explore the diversity of fruits found around the arboretum. Take a closer look at the Japanese rowan in this month's blog...

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Tree of the month: Bottlebrush buckeye

Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Seasonal Summer Conservation

The bottlebrush buckeye is a beautiful shrub that gets its name from its bottlebrush-like inflorescences. The white flowers with red anthers bloom in August, making the bottlebrush buckeye a truly spectacular sight. Find out more...

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Tree of the month: Yellow-leaved Indian bean tree

Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Seasonal Summer Conservation Education

Dan and Rosie give insight on the Yellow-leaved Indian bean tree this month, one of Westonbirt's summer showstoppers...

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Tree of the month: Pyrenean oak

Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Seasonal Summer Conservation

Rosie and Dan give insight on the Pyrenean oak this month, one of Westonbirt's 'signature species'...

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Expanding Westonbirt's role in global tree conservation

Posted in: Blog Tree management Botanical Staff and trustees Conservation

We’re thrilled to announce that The Friends have provided funds to support the new role of Tree Conservation Manager at Westonbirt to deliver on conservation objectives befitting a world-leading botanic institute.

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Maples turning red

Posted in: Blog Autumn

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has today published The Red List of Acer: revised and extended giving the conservation status of all 158 maple or Acer species.

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