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.
Spindle
The spindles are a delight on Loop Walk, Barn Walk and Main Drive with striking red or pink capsules busting open to reveal scarlet or orange seeds.
Birchleaf viburnum
Gardeners think of viburnums as pretty flowering shrubs but our Birchleaf viburnums are good-sized trees and are adorned at the moment with bunches of bright red glossy berries. You'll find one in Victory Glade and a lovely group, worth searching out, at the end of Pool Avenue at the very edge of the arboretum.
Seven son flowers
If flowers are your preference the Seven son flowers in Acer Glade and on Maple Loop have bloomed really well this year and are still looking good. The tree gets its name from its white, scented seven-branched flower heads.
