2nd December

…from the sorry state it was when it arrived in the spring. Good evergreen foliage. Cornus angustata (now elliptica) ‘Empress of China’ Cornus angustata (now elliptica) ‘Empress of China’ Rhodoleia…

28th July

…here although still in its deer shelter. Evergreen and vigorous. Cornus angustata ‘Empress of China’ Cornus angustata ‘Empress of China’ Juglans major is really taking off. Juglans major 2022 –…

6th July

…Cornus augustata ‘Empress of China’ has really perked up after repotting. Cornus augustata ‘Empress of China’ Surprising to see an old beech tree felled last year reshooting vigorously from the…

25th March

…and Empress, most of the Sir Watkin, a few 116, one Princep Mary, several Commodore, all 23, most of 122. 1898 – JCW North east gale and sleet. Commodore opening…

26th March

…show colour except G Bell, have picked a C J Backhouse. 1900 – JCW Have put under glass to open Emperor, Empress, Horsfieldii, Victoria, G Bell as all showing colour….