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.

clusters of yellow candle like flowers and spiky green leaves

Mahonia x media 'Charity'

In late Autumn and into winter Mahonia x media 'Charity' with its striking clusters of yellow flowers is a welcome sight on Main Drive.
 

Oriental plane

The Oriental plane stands out from a distance at this time of year with the distinctive, flaky green and cream bark of its massive trunk and branches. There are two magnificent  specimens on Mitchell Drive and another nearby on Main Drive.

A long and twisty branch of an oriental plane stretches away form the camera with gorgeous yellow leaves cascading around it.
Bright red berries in a small cluster sit along a brown branch with green sharp edged leaves

Common holly

Our native Common holly with its glossy dark green, spiky leaves and vibrant red berries is easily recognisable and is widespread across the Arboretum.  A sure sign that winter is on its way.

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