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.
Witch hazel
The Witch hazels are beginning to flower and looking spectacular this week is Hamamelis x intermedia off Main Drive. It has slightly scented orange spider-like flowers with twisted petals borne on bare stems from winter until early spring.
Camellia x williamsii 'Bow Bells'
Our first flowering Camellia of the year is 'Bow Bells' (Camellia x williamsii 'Bow Bells') with its masses of cheerful pink trumpet-shaped flowers. It can be seen behind the Great Oak Hall and on Sand Earth.
Sarcococca ruscifolia
One of the delights of the season is Christmas box (Sarcococca ruscifolia) also found behind the Great Oak Hall. It has dark evergreen leaves and small white flowers which often appear at the same time as the glossy red berries. Its perfume carries through the cold winter air.
