Our Window on Westonbirt volunteers have explored the arboretum this week to let you know what's looking its best. Keep an eye out for the following seasonal highlights - they're not to be missed! You can also use our Arboretum Explorer to discover more tree locations around the arboretum.
Smoke bush
Everyone loves the feathery flowers of the Smoke bushes emerging now across the arboretum. One of the most striking is the Purple smoke bush on Palmer Ride (Cotinus coggygria 'Foliis purpureis') with its rich red and purple colouring. Look out for other varieties on Waste Drive, Willesley Drive and Mitchell Drive.
Japanese strawberry tree
The Japanese strawberry trees continue to flower spectacularly across the site (Cornus kousa). Their pure white geometric bracts massed closely together are unmissable on Waste Drive and just off Willesley and Mitchell Drives.
Tulip tree
And remember to look up into the branches of tall Tulip trees (Liriodendron) where you'll find their splendid cup-shaped yellow-orange flowers. Good specimens are on Mitchell Drive and on the Downs just across from the cafe.
