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Our Window on Westonbirt Volunteers have explored the arboretum this week to inform our visitors of the following not to be missed seasonal highlights.
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Henry's finger aralia
The maples are putting on a stunning show in both Maple Loop and Acer Glade at the moment but there are lots more interesting specimens to see. Head up Morley Ride to see the spectacular blackberry-like large fruits of Henry's finger aralia (Eleutherococcus henryi var. henryi).
Harlequin glorybower
On Loop Walk at the top of Morley Ride you will find the Harlequin glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum) with its black centre berry contrasting with the crimson-maroon calyxes.
Katsura tree
At this time of year you are more likely to smell the Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) before you see it. As the rounded, heart-shaped leaves decay they give off a sweet smell of toffee because of their high sugar content. But they also give us a splash of colour too, from gold to scarlet. They are widespread across the Arboretum.