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.
Maidenhair trees
There is still a lot of colour in the arboretum as we move into November. Some Maples continue to put on a good show, ably supported by other broad-leaved trees across the site.
Maidenhair trees have distinctive fan-shaped leaves which are now turning a glowing gold. There are good examples on Willesley Drive and Specimen Drive.
Cotinus shrubs
The Cotinus shrubs, popular in summer for their frothy flowers, are now displaying warm red and rusty leaf tones - across the site, but particularly on Broad Drive and Waste Drive.
Dawn Redwoods
Even the conifers are making a contribution with the Dawn Redwoods. These trees replace their needles each year so now the old ones are turning to delicate yellow-pink and mellow brown before falling to the ground. They are worth looking out for on Main Drive and Specimen Drive.
