Blog - Spring

Find out more about this charming shrub from Japan...

A guide to your perfect day trip to the arboretum this spring...

This April, Westonbirt's Dendrologist, Rosie, highlights the elegant Magnolia kobus.

Discover the natural wonder and adventure this April at Westonbirt with enchanting cherry blossoms, interactive walks, free family-friendly activities, and more. Join us and immerse yourself in the beauty of spring!...

An exhibition of forest-inspired artwork by people whose minds work ‘differently’ is coming to Westonbirt in May 2023, as part of a project exploring the role and value of diversity in nature and in society.

Tree of the month returns this March as Westonbirt's Dendrologist, Rosie, highlights the aromatic Lindera praetermissa.

We're proud to introduce our Westonbirt Runners to you, who will be taking part in the Westonbirt 10K to raise money for our charity to protect trees and enrich lives. Find out why some of them decided to Run for the Trees…...

With the completion of the Westonbirt 10K on 12 May, we caught up with Julia, our Westonbirt Runner, to find out how it went…...

Sensory experiences of the 'picturesque' at Westonbirt...

This year we're pleased to announce Julia, our Supporter Services Manager, will be running for the trees at the 10K in May. We recently interviewed her so you can get to know her a little better...

This month we’re featuring the flowering dogwood, a tree with origins in North America that is worth seeking out throughout the year whether it’s in flower or not.

This month we’re showcasing a highly decorative specimen, the Foxglove Tree. With four species of this tree located in the arboretum, you’ll want to seek them out to experience these ornamental beauties.

Discover more about this rare and very scarcely grown plant, originally from China in this tree of the month blog.

Last year we asked you to help us choose a cultivar name for our new Magnolia hybrid, Magnolia sprengeri × campbellii. And with a landslide victory, the name chosen was……Westonbirt Hope...

After a rigorous tender process, Bristol-based caterer Fosters Events have been awarded a five-year contract and lease for Westonbirt, The National Arboretum.