…the trunk, sadly; little realising how important a tree this is. Arbutus x alapensis Arbutus x alapensis We are attempting to grow Ceratonia siligua below Slip Rail. Michael brought back…

…tree with drooping branches plastered in flower. Just a little pink starting to show but this one is growing in shade. Cornus kousa ‘Miss Petty’ Cornus kousa ‘Miss Petty’ Cornus…

…‘Polar Bear’ Manglietia insignis just out and perfect today but loads of bud to come. Manglietia insignis Manglietia insignis Manglietia insignis Magnolia sapaensis nearly out. Note the little leaflets at…

…of Tin Garden daffs etc. 1934 – JCW Moyesii is now very good. Some good Maddeni’s very little of the above is open. 1923 – JCW The pink Moyesii is…

…berries. Cornus walteri Cornus walteri Cornus walteri Styrax japonica ‘Pink Chimes’ is a little further on with its dropping habit that tends to hide the flowers below the branches. Hence…

…to check the planting plans. Styrax americanus 2021 – CHW Another posh garden tour. A little rain overnight. Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald Pagoda’ at its best. Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald Pagoda’ Magnolia…

…three weeks late. 1897 – JCW Magnolia halleana open a little, Narcissi Golden Spur, H Irving, Tenby, Horsfieldii, Sir Watkin these are most of them fully open, Rhodo praecox over….