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 praevernum
There is plenty of colour to be enjoyed in the arboretum as winter turns to spring and looking good in Savill Glade is Rhododendron praevernum with its large open clusters of bell-shaped pale pink flowers speckled with crimson.
Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'
Also in Savill Glade you will find the early flowering camellia (Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'), a stunning camellia with abundant rich pink rosette-like flowers standing out against glossy green leaves. There is another fine example in Sand Earth in Silk Wood.
Prunus hirtipes
One of the earliest blooming cherries in our collection is Prunus hirtipes growing close to Waste Drive and Broad Drive. This tree is the UK champion and has slightly scented pale pink flowers which, though short-lived, are not to be missed.
