Window on Westonbirt Arboretum

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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.

bright red pointed acer leaf

Japanese maples

There is glorious autumn colour around every corner in the arboretum; particularly in Acer Glade, Maple Loop and The Link.  Much of our glorious autumn colour this week is provided by the Japanese maples (Pictured: Acer amoenum). 
 

Persian ironwoods

Our Persian ironwoods are also putting on a great show in various stages of yellow, orange and red (Pictured: Parrotia persica).  These are one of Westonbirt's 'Signature trees', introduced by the original planners at intervals all around the site.      

tree with orange autumn leaves and green leafed trees in background
white bell shaped leaves and green leaves

Killarney strawberry tree

There are also more modest gems to look out for such as the Killarney strawberry tree on The Link in Silk Wood and behind the Great Oak Hall. This is Arbutus unedo with tiny white bell-shaped flowers and green or red fruits.

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