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.
Blue hawthorn
This is proving a good year for fruits and there are plenty to discover here this week with some eye-catching rowans, spindles and hawthorns. A particular star is the Blue hawthorn on Main Drive in the Old Arboretum (Crataegus schraderiana) which has masses of large crimson berries amongst dark green leaves.
Spindles
Another favourite in the Old Arboretum is the elegant group of spindles which call for attention on Pool Avenue (Euonymus oxyphyllus). With narrow pink leaves and small scarlet fruits they are a cheerful sight on a gloomy day.
Sweet chestnuts
Throughout the arboretum you can see the splendid Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa). From majestic examples on the Downs to strong young specimens on Barn Walk they are bearing plenty of delightful bright green spiky fruits.
