…of the Isle Rose Plantation. Olearia floribunda Olearia floribunda Carpinus betulus ‘Rockhampton Red’. It’s the autumn leaves which go red. Carpinus betulus ‘Rockhampton Red’ Carpinus betulus ‘Rockhampton Red’ Malus ‘Comtesse…

…perhaps the best of the Carpinus species? Close running with C. rankanensis? The jury is still out. Carpinus fangiana Carpinus fangiana Carpinus fangiana Rhododendron xanthocodon at Burncoose – a young…

…going. Styrax shirianus Carpinus orientalis has small rounded leaves and a compact upright habit. Now about 8-9 feet tall. Carpinus orientalis Carpinus polyneura with its first fruit clusters that I…

…for next year too. Carpinus tuczaninowii Carpinus tuczaninowii Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Summer Sunset’ has a gorgeous mix of leaf colours as the sun bleaches them red. Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Summer Sunset’ Trachelospermum…

…Carpinus tschonoskii (BSWJ 10800) Carpinus tschonoskii (BSWJ 10800) Carpinus tschonoskii (BSWJ 10800) Sorbus aff. ligustrifolia. Sorbus aff. ligustrifolia Sorbus aff. ligustrifolia Schefflera delavayi suddenly out in flower. Schefflera delavayi 2024…

…morifolium has of course been eaten by deer. Acer morifolium Carpinus caroliniana may well be starting to perform well. Carpinus caroliniana Liquidambar acalycina has lost its leader in the storms….

…S. pseudocamellia. Stewartia pseudocamellia ‘Koreana Group’ Seed catkin clusters on Carpinus betulus ‘Purpurea’. Carpinus betulus ‘Purpurea’ Sorbus hupehensis covered in berries. Sorbus hupehensis Hydrangea aspera, a gift from Lord Howick…

…in a prime position in Kennel Close. Betula ‘China Rose’ Betula ‘China Rose’ Carpinus caroliniana (from Mexico) also still in full leaf like Carpinus japonica seen yesterday. Carpinus caroliniana (from…

…of species. Autumn colour. Sorbus japonica Pterocarya macroptera var. insignis – flowers 3ft long when we get them. Carpinus fangiana – 28-30cms catkins Carpinus omeiensis – spreading shrub Carpinus rankenensis…

…which we have had. Flowers aplenty on Carpinus japonicus. Carpinus japonicus Very different catkin flowers on Carpinus henryana. Carpinus henryana Violets opposite the front door. Violets Rhododendron oreotrephes. Rhododendron oreotrephes…

…too. This ought to be grown more widely. Small growing (obviously). Magnolia ‘Amethyst Flame’ Several of our Carpinus species are starting to produce flower catkins. Here Carpinus tschonoskii. Quite a…

…and female catkins on Carpinus fangiana. Carpinus fangiana Cathaya argyrophylla – one of the rarest conifers growing away well in full shade. Cathaya argyrophylla Cathaya argyrophylla Cathaya argyrophylla The huge…

…too far out to cut for the Hampton Court Show. Attached is the updated list of our Carpinus collection after the Carpinus study day. 2024 – CHW I have never…

…the same state. Stewartia pseudocamellia Carpinus orientalis ‘Perdika’ has a very dense leaf structure and habit. Carpinus orientalis ‘Perdika’ Carpinus orientalis ‘Perdika’ Catalpa speciosa ‘Frederik’ flowering well for the first…

…japonicus Carpinus pubescens – pictures needed for the Carpinus article. Carpinus pubescens Carpinus pubescens 2024 – CHW Spiders webs in the mist. Spiders webs in the mist Fruits forming on…

…on this maturing tree. Carpinus japonica Carpinus japonica Carpinus japonica Catalpa speciosa ‘Pulverulenta’ with its wonderful blurry variegated leaves is just getting going. No flowers as yet. Catalpa speciosa ‘Pulverulenta’…

…‘Standishii’ Taxus baccata ‘Standishii’ Carpinus laxiflora is covered in seed tassels and is now a sizable tree. Carpinus laxiflora Carpinus laxiflora Carpinus laxiflora 2022 – CHW Podocarpus lambertii, planted in…

…been the best feature of this species but now a second stand out attribute. Carpinus polyneura Carpinus polyneura Carpinus polyneura Cabinet in place for our 4 new electric car chargers….

…everything on the tree is still green. Cercis siliquastrum Acer japonicum turning nicely. Acer japonicum Carpinus caroliniana ‘Red Fall’ looking better this year than last. Carpinus caroliniana ‘Red Fall’ Crataegus…

…new growth and an interesting trunk. Quercus franchetii Quercus franchetii Quercus franchetii Photinia lasiogyna (P. nussia) a year after planting. Photinia lasiogyna (P. nussia) Carpinus shensiensis. Carpinus shensiensis Podocarpus parlatorei…