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.
Rhododendron 'Daphne Millais'
There are some glorious rhododendrons in a range of colours out at the moment, such as Rhododendron 'Daphne Millais'. The best places to see them are in Savill Glade and along Main Drive, or in Sand Earth in Silk Wood. But keep an eye out for some striking new plantings on both sides of the arboretum.
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut trees add an element of grandeur to the site at this time of year with their sprays of bright green leaves and large candle-like flowers. The flowers of the Common horse chestnut are white but the Red horse chestnut, Aesculus x carnea, on Holford Ride, Mitchell Drive and Willesley Drive displays eye-catching deep pink blooms.
Snowdrop trees
Also look out for the small and elegant Snowdrop trees, Halesia Carolina, with pretty drooping clusters of bell-shaped flowers. There are good specimens on Circular Drive, Broad Drive and Willesley Drive.
