…imagine. Rubus squarrosus Rubus squarrosus I have no idea of the name of this holly but it is flowering well. It might be Ilex corallina according to the planting records….

…by the front gate. In three years it has developed in size enormously and you can clearly see its long new shoots. Gloves essential! Rubus squarrosus Rubus squarrosus This is…

…from New Zealand with a multitude of tiny ivory white prickles as seen here. Asia fell in love with it but I am not so sure! Rubus squarrosus Rubus squarrosus…

…flow on the castle wall. Surprisingly unfrosted. Camellia japonica ‘Lady Clare’ A young Dicksonia antarctica above a large and cut throat Rubus squarrosus in a damp corner. Dicksonia antarctica Daphne…