…the first to show and surprise our visiting shooting parties. Camellia x williamsii Camellia x williamsii Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ showing its best autumn colour. Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ Metasequoia…

…Deutzia calycosa ‘Dali’ Deutzia calycosa ‘Dali’ Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ is growing into a really colourful tree. I think I prefer this to ‘Goldrush’. Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ Metasequoia glyptostroboides…

…Camellia ‘Spring Mist’ Camellia ‘Spring Mist’ Prunus maakii ‘Amber Beauty’ – glorious in full flower. Ours has not yet. Prunus maakii ‘Amber Beauty’ Prunus maakii ‘Amber Beauty’ Darmera peltata in…

…over. Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ Aesculus neglecta ‘Erythroblastos’ – superb new growth which radically changes colour as it emerges. Aesculus neglecta ‘Erythroblastos’ Aesculus neglecta ‘Erythroblastos’ Prunus…

…excellent plant this is here growing in a damp spot where a drive side drain empties. Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ A few new things this afternoon….

…Betula dahurica ‘Maurice Foster’ Betula dahurica ‘Maurice Foster’ Betula utilis ‘Doorenbos’ (‘Snow Queen’) living up to its name. Unripe catkins are in pendulous trios. Betula utilis ‘Doorenbos’ Betula utilis ‘Doorenbos’…

…‘Ledifolia Alba’ are possibles.Although late in the day the new Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ has just been planted in a very wet spot on the drive. Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’…

…still flowerless. unnamed Camellia x williamsii unnamed Camellia x williamsii Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ is performing much as ‘Gold Rush’ seen last week. Not bad in the sun but not…

…show and is now dropping fast. Four-in-Hand Sorbus wilsoniana with a fine show. Sorbus wilsoniana 2020 – CHW We planted this Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’ deliberately in a main drain…

…for the Queen – Photo Courtesy of Sally. Queen’s Visit – Photo Courtesy of Sally. Then we get to the royal visit. The RHS say they will bring the Queen…