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.
Hydrangea
The colourful blooms of the Hydrangeas are a feature of high summer and you can find good displays on Circular Drive, Main Drive and Loop Walk in the Old Arboretum (Pictured: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra').
Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'
Meanwhile our Bean trees on Main Drive and Willesley Drive are covered in frilled white flowers with beautiful inner markings (Pictured: Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'). These trees are natives of East Asia, the Caribbean and North America and are clearly enjoying the warmth.
Chinese money maple
And the distinctive and delicate coin-like fruits of the Chinese money maple are worth looking out for at the top of Holford Ride and on Willesley Drive (Pictured: Dipteronia sinensis).
