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.
Chittamwood smoke bush
This would be a good week to check out the smoke bushes. At the top of Broad Drive is the large and impressive American smoke tree Chittamwood (Cotinus obovatus) with pale pink flowers against green leaves. Other varieties can be found dotted across the arboretum.
Cornus 'Norman Hadden'
Our dogwoods continue to put on dramatic displays, most notably the Flowering dogwood cultivar Cornus 'Norman Hadden' whose white flowers are now delicately streaked with pink - you can't miss them as you walk down Waste Drive.
Philadelphus
Some impressive Mock orange shrubs can still be found on Broad Drive, Maple Loop and in Concord Glade, all worth getting close to for their lovely orange-tree fragrance (Philadelphus).
