…At last, and for the first time here, Magnolia ernestii (formerly Michelia wilsonii M. sinensis) is just out. Similar in shape and colour to M. martinii but smaller and less…

…with Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ Four very different forms of Hydrangea sargentiana: One outside the front gate. A smaller paler version beside it. smaller paler version The Donkey Shoe plant which…

…flowering habit. It would grow much taller than this in a border. Lobelia excelsa Lobelia excelsa 2017 – CHW First trip to Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Rudbeckia maxima full out and…

…white Camellia sasanqua The second, smaller, white Camellia sasanqua is further out. Two days ago nothing. smaller, white Camellia sasanqua smaller, white Camellia sasanqua Fuchsia and white Camellia sasanqua both…

…but some buds left. Prunus jamasakura Another second smaller tree has fallen onto the bridge above the lake and blocked it for a second time. Another second smaller tree has…

…(FMWJ 13168). Ilex aff. gagnepainiana (FMWJ 13168) Our replacement Quercus engelmannii is getting going. Quercus engelmannii Tilia paucicostata killed by deer nibbling. All wire netting surrounds must now be taller.…

…into new growth. It may well grow 2-3 feet taller this year but the deer have been nibbling so it still needs the wire netting surround. Lithocarpus glabrata Rhodoleia aff….

…around 6-8ft in height with a similar or smaller spread. It is clearly deciduous and this suggests it may be Ilex verticellata although it is not as I recollect plants…

…and leaves are much smaller than on our now deceased original plant from above the Main Quarry. Rhododendron orbiculare Rhododendron orbiculare The clump of three Rhododendron xiaoxidongese (12329) looked frail…

…call them now) outside the front gates.The larger flowering form. larger larger larger And the smaller, pinker form which I dare say should have some additional name. smaller smaller Hydrangea…