30th November

…at this time of the year. Quercus dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ Quercus dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ The Gunnera manicata bed in Old Park collapses for the winter. Gunnera manicata Camellia…

13th May

…but no flowers out today. I guess it is Azara serrata actually as Azara dentata is much more tender and is probably the one which died. Azara dentata Azara dentata

19th April

…Camellia reticulata ‘Miss Tulare’ A carpet of flowers under the hedgerow of Camellia ‘Brigadoon’. Camellia ‘Brigadoon’ Rhododendron davidsonianum now full out. Rhododendron davidsonianum Azara dentata plastered in flower. Azara dentata

11th March

…for shape and density as a large evergreen this was quite a surprise even if you do not like aucuba! Aucuba japonica ‘Dentata’ Aucuba japonica ‘Dentata’ Aucuba japonica ‘Dentata’ Chionodoca…

23rd March

…leaves still on the tree as you would expect. Quercus dentata Quercus dentata Quercus dentata Nyssa sinensis – another record tree. Nyssa sinensis Nyssa sinensis Amazingly Quercus insignis was virtually…

18th November

…Quercus dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ Quercus dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ Quercus dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ Magnolia amoena still in full leaf. Magnolia amoena Enkianthus serrulatus with striking reddish autumn colour….

22nd November

…insect has laid its eggs on the underside of some leaves. Quercus dentata ‘Karl Ferris Miller’ Quercus dentata ‘Karl Ferris Miller’ Quercus dentata ‘Karl Ferris Miller’ Styrax japonicus ‘Pendulus’ is…

23rd July

…imagine but also very dull! Meliosma dentata Meliosma dentata Meliosma dentata Rhodoleia forrestii which has yet to flower. Similar bark to the other species. Rhodoleia forrestii Rhodoleia forrestii The best…

8th September

…Meliosma dentata Meliosma dentata Meliosma dentata Torreya nucifera covered in fruits which are already ripe and dropping. This young plant has never set seed before and has enjoyed the drought….

21st November

…As you can see here the upper leaves still show a hint of green while the lower leaves are completely brown. Quercus dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ Quercus dentata ‘Carl Ferris…