13th April

…good show and very pretty. Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanagasa’ (syn ‘Pink Parasol’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanagasa’ (syn ‘Pink Parasol’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanagasa’ (syn ‘Pink Parasol’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-beni-murasaki’ (syn ‘Candy Floss’) rather less spectacular but will…

5th April

…gardeners! Prunus matsumae-hanagasa (‘Pink Parasol’) Prunus matsumae-hanagasa (‘Pink Parasol’) Prunus matsumae-hanagasa (‘Pink Parasol’) The thrush eggs in the nest in the Rookery have hatched. Thrush eggs have hatched 2016 –…

31st March

…late May. Azalea ‘Hinodegiri’ Prunus ‘Matsumae– hanaguruma’ was a gift from Windsor (Harvey Stephens) in 2015. Some hail damage but may well be perfect for the show. Prunus ‘Matsumae– hanaguruma’…

7th May

matsumae – hayazaki Prunus matsumae – hayazaki Prunus matsumae – hayazaki Prunus matsumae – yaemiyams Prunus matsumae – yaemiyams Prunus matsumae – yaemiyams Prunus matsumae – yaemiyams Prunus ‘Asagi’ Prunus…

9th April

…well in Kennel Close. Magnolia ‘Crystal Chalice’ Magnolia ‘Crystal Chalice’ Magnolia ‘Crystal Chalice’ Magnolia ‘Crystal Chalice’ Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-Yutaka’ with its first flowers. The first of the Matsumae cherries to…

25th March

…to white. None of the other Matsumaes have any flowers out just yet so this is an exceptional show. Planted in 2014. Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanaguruma’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanaguruma’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanaguruma’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanaguruma’…

7th April

…Stephens) is very fine indeed today. This is not a Matsumae variety which Burncoose sells – unfortunately. Prunus matsumae ‘Hanaguruma’ Magnolia ‘Peachy’ just out but only a few flowers as…

14th April

…replanted below White Styles. sacrifice camellias sacrifice camellias The 24 Matsumae cherries in a double avenue continue to impress. Matsumae cherries A young Magnolia ‘Goldstar’ below White Styles showing up…

23rd November

…you can see here in various stages. Not sure how these two have survived the recent gales. Prunus ‘Matsumae Beni-yutaka’ Prunus ‘Matsumae Beni-yutaka’ Prunus ‘Matsumae Beni-yutaka’ Prunus ‘Matsumae Beni-yutaka’ Liquidambar…

22nd November

…– CHW Two cherry trees by the sales point are superb today. Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (‘Chocolate Ice’). Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (‘Chocolate Ice’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (‘Chocolate Ice’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (‘Chocolate Ice’) Prunus ‘Ichiyo’…

19th April

…year old Isla Rose Plantation. Tremendous growth rates. Matsumae cherries Matsumae cherries The two Amelanchier bartramiana have made enormous growth in four years and now stand out proudly in the…

17th April

…Park. Matsumae cherries Prunus Matsumae-fuki (‘Chocolate Ice’) – only just out Prunus ‘Horinji’ Prunus ‘Gyoiko’ Prunus ‘Tai-Haku’ – nearly over Prunus ‘Shirotae’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-Beni-Yutaka’ Prunus ‘Hokusai’ Prunus ‘Ichiyo’ (‘Pink Champagne’)…

18th February

…all the tree ties from the double row of 24 Matsumae cherries planted 3 year ago in 2 rows below White Styles field. The cherries have rooted out firmly now…

4th April

…We have started a little planting up today but the bulk will now have to wait until next spring. new window Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-Yutaka’ looking very fine. Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-Yutaka’…

12th April

…‘Beni-yutaka’ now full out. Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-yutaka’ Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-yutaka’ A well coloured Rhododendron sinogrande just starting to flower. Rhododendron sinogrande Rhododendron sinogrande Last few flowers on Magnolia x veitchii…

21st April

…williamsianum x decorum hybrids. Rhododendron williamsianum x decorum hybrids Prunus matsumae ‘Hokusai’ with huge flowers. Prunus matsumae ‘Hokusai’ Prunus matsumae ‘Hokusai’ Prunus ‘Hally Jolievette’ with rather smaller ones. Prunus ‘Hally…

11th December

…another batch of magnolias Then the Matsumae cherries and some clumps of three birches planted close together to get the best bark effect. Matsumae cherries and some clumps of three…

7th October

…Eleven different new named Matsumae cherries have arrived and I have today sorted with Michael where they are to go. These are almost brand new to the UK nursery trade…

28th November

…marker stakes in a staggered line at 7 meter spacings. A list of what is to be planted is attached below: Prunus ‘Matsumae-Beni-Yutaka’ Prunus ‘Ukon’ Prunus ‘Shirotae’ Prunus ‘Tai-Haku’ Prunus…

26th November

…cryptomeroides Prunus ‘Matsumae-shizuka’ syn. ‘Fragrant Cloud’ not quite at its best as yet. Prunus ‘Matsumae-shizuka’ When Sorbus ullungdoensis arrived from Crûg it was a vast size. We trimmed it back…