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.
Smoke bush
Looking stunning across the Arboretum at the moment are the Smoke bushes and none more so than the clusters of Cotinus 'Grace' on Waste Drive. They are striking for their purple-pink flowers against rich purple-bronze leaves.
Catalpa x erubescens
The Catalpa hybrid (Catalpa x erubescens) on Loop Walk has erect panicles of showy bell-shaped flowers at this time of year.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra'
Also on Loop walk are several hydrangeas which are bringing welcome colour in the summer sunshine. One to look out for is Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra' with its rounded mophead flowers.
