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.
Camellia japonica 'Tricolor'
Savill Glade in the Old Arboretum is full of colour at the moment and a favourite is 'Tricolor' (Camellia japonica 'Tricolor') with its semi-double flowers, white to pale pink with variable amounts of carmine red streaking.
Lutescens rhododendron
Lutescens is an early flowering Rhododendron with clusters of smallish, primrose yellow flowers produced in abundance with stunning effect. We have a large and glorious specimen at the top of Savill Glade, just off Circular Drive in the Old Arboretum.
Chinese winter hazel
The Chinese winter hazel (Corylopsis sinensis var. sinensis) is the glory of Sand Earth at this time of year with its nodding racemes of fragrant, bell-shaped pale yellow flowers. An example can also be seen in Savill Glade.
