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.
Crucifixion thorn
The Crucifixion thorn (Colletia hystrix) is a spiny shrub from Chile and Argentina, and worth looking out for now along Loop Walk for its tiny, tubular pinkish -white flowers. They are highly fragrant and very attractive to insects.
Henry's finger aralia
Henry's finger aralia is a sturdy bush from China and is worth seeking out on Morley Ride at the moment for its abundant large blackberry-like fruits. (Pictured: Eleutherococcus henryi var. henryi).
Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'
One of the great sights of autumn is the Full Moon maple (Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'), native to China; blazing in orange, scarlet and gold across the arboretum.
