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This week, we look at some of the sights along the route of the seasonal trail in the Old Arboretum, from hellebores in shady spots, to the bright rhododendrons and azaleas which are now emerging.

Signs that spring has started are all around in Silk Wood – but for the time being these are not the obvious shows of colour, but green shoots, buds and the early stages of blossom.

This year's Spring Colour Watch Blog takes in some of the fascinating stops on the two spring trail routes around the Old Arboretum and Silk Wood, created by Ben Oliver, Westonbirt's Learning and Participation Manager.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

We have nearly completed the electric upgrade trenching work on site.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.