1st November

…the three other plants in shade and wind by the Top Lodge are still green. This one is mollycoddled in a hot spot. Euonymus alatus Euonymus alatus Euonymus alatus 1994…

14th October

alatus ‘Compactus’ Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ Flowers on Hoheria populnea ‘Variegata’. This form and Hoheria ‘Alba Variegata’ are both tender and struggle in a cold winter. Tucked away here in shelter…

11th November

…still holding on. Euonymus alatus Euonymus alatus Fruits on Berberis wilsonae. Berberis wilsonae Rhododendron calophylum and Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’. Rhododendron calophylum and Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ Rhododendron calophylum and Acer palmatum…

3rd December

…at the same time. dead snake bark maple Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ has now dropped all its leaves. Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ Pruning has been completed on the ash and beech trees…

22nd October

…ago. Two Camellia sasanqua Two Camellia sasanqua Rhododendron ‘Polyroy’ with the odd secondary flower beyond George’s Hut. Rhododendron ‘Polyroy’ Euonymus alatus starting to turn. Euonymus alatus Hoheria populnea is the…

27th October

…every month of the year. Rhododendron keysii Euonymus alatus with its usual spectacular colours. Euonymus alatus Hydrangea aspera from Lord Howick – a fairly insignificant flower but clearly a rarity….