The magic of maples
Autumn at Westonbirt is all about a riot of green, red, orange, pink, yellow, gold and brown leaf colours, with the Japanese maple collections taking centre stage.
The autumn trail ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ invites us all to explore the tree collection and the Japanese maples with a new curiosity. To take a journey of ‘reconnection’ as we experience the arboretum through the lens of Japanese aesthetic concepts.
Our online Haiku competition invited poets from around the world to capture the magic of maples in just a few words. Find the winners’ haiku words, providing moments of inspiration, in our outdoor Haiku exhibition.
Come and immerse yourself in the season’s rich colour, as you explore autumn and the details found within nature with a new sense of curiosity.
Autumn Watch videos
Join us each week as we explore the beauty and seasonal changes of autumn at Westonbirt Arboretum. Whether you're a nature lover, a photography enthusiast or simply seeking the right moment to visit these videos aim to give you a real time overview of the arboretum throughout autumn.
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Haiku by Antonia Chersan, Romania. Westonbirt’s Haiku competition young poet special prize winner
