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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Author: Rosie Anderson
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
Tree of the month: Enkianthus campanulatus
Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Spring Seasonal Conservation Education
Find out more about this charming shrub from Japan...
Tree of the month: Magnolia kobus
Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Spring Seasonal Conservation
This April, Westonbirt's Dendrologist, Rosie, highlights the elegant Magnolia kobus.
Tree of the month: Lindera praetermissa
Posted in: Blog Tree of the Month Spring Seasonal
Tree of the month returns this March as Westonbirt's Dendrologist, Rosie, highlights the aromatic Lindera praetermissa.
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