Window on Westonbirt Arboretum

What's looking good

Our Window on Westonbirt Volunteers have explored the arboretum this week to inform our visitors of the following not to be missed seasonal highlights.

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beautiful pale violet funnel-shaped flowers, Rhododendron augustinii is a real showstopper

Rhododendron augustinii

There is loads of colour to be found at the Arboretum this week from a new flush of rhododendrons. We particularly like the deep, rich colour of the Blue rhododendron (R. augustinii) which is looking good in Savill Glade and along Circular Drive, complemented by bluebells which are now in flower everywhere. 

Prunus 'Ichiyo' 

The pinks and whites of Japanese cherries are also not to be missed, with some of the best found in Cherry Glade (pictured: Prunus 'Ichiyo').

full pink cherry tree in blossom in cherry orchard on green grass meadow against blue sky
white cherry flower clusters with pale green leafy backgroud

Staphylea holocarpa

Look out for delightful white clusters of Bladdernut flowers on Mitchell Drive and Morley Ride, Staphylea holocarpa . This was one of the favourite introductions by plant hunter Ernest Wilson.