2nd June

…flowering already. Azalea ‘Narcissiflorum’ Still a few flowers on Magnolia ‘lolanthe’ below the Drive. Magnolia ‘lolanthe’ Liriodendron tulipifera with some branches covered in flower high up although they are hard…

11th June

…and white forms of Azalea viscosum in Old Park. Pink and white forms of Azalea viscosum Flowers are hard to spot but plentiful on Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’…

14th June

…A superb tree with the most intricate pompom flowers as you see here. Eucalyptus simonosii Eucalyptus simonosii Flowers just out on Liriodendron chinense at Slip Rail. No flowers out yet…

25th July

…in the shade back from the Green Gate. Hydrangea ‘Leanath’ 2021 – CHW The strong warm northerly gales preceding the end of the heatwave have split the Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’…

3rd August

…rain. Celtis sinensis Calycanthus ‘Aphrodite’ still has splendid show for the time of the year. Calycanthus ‘Aphrodite’ Calycanthus ‘Aphrodite’ The newly planted Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ only just survived the…

28th August

…have yet again blown branches out of Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’. Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ And off the Liriodendron tulipifera at Four in Hand. Liriodendron tulipifera The sea has turned brown with…

9th September

…of two planted out in the last 3 years – is growing away vigorously with large leaves. Parastyrax species nova (BWJ15185) Parastyrax species nova (BWJ15185) Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ has…

15th September

…after the drought. Hydrangea ‘Générale Vicomtesse de Vibraye’ An unknown rhododendron covered in flower below HQN. unknown rhododendron Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ has made tremendous growth despite the drought. Liriodendron

5th October

…microphylla to me! Photinia macrophylla Photinia macrophylla Blue seedpods on Decaisnea fargesii at the very top of the plant. Decaisnea fargesii A huge windblown leaf from Liriodendron chinense. An article…

6th October

…‘Hugh Evans’ As is Camellia ‘Winter’s Snowman’. All good in the sun. Camellia ‘Winter’s Snowman’ Camellia ‘Winter’s Snowman’ 2024 – CHW Large upright seed heads on Liriodendron chinense. When ripe…

23rd October

…Young Acer campestre showing autumnal yellow. Acer campestre Hydrangea ‘Fireworks Blue’ turning to reddish purple. Hydrangea ‘Fireworks Blue’ First yellowing on Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’ 2020 – CHW…

24th October

…week above 4-in-Hand. Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Red Star’ Overnight Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureovariegata’ has started to turn yellow as a result of the northerly winds recently. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureovariegata’ Camellia ‘Snow Flurry’…

12th November

…‘George Blandford’ on the Main Ride. Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’ Camellia ‘Mary Pickthorn’ is still not out yet (C. saluenensis hybrid). Liriodendron tulipifera by the 4-in-Hand on a drab…

15th November

…Camellia saluenensis Liriodendron chinense approaching its zenith. Liriodendron chinense Enkianthus cernuus rubens with its usual autumn tints. The best show on any of the Enkianthus this year. Enkianthus cernuus rubens…

25th November

…but still clearly mild enough for this conservatory plant to do exceptionally well. Datura sanguinea Autumn colours on an acer and the Liriodendron chinense below Slip Rail. acer and the…

30th November

…may not have many rabbits but they have soon found and nibbled a windblown small branch from Liriodendron chinense. Liriodendron chinense 2022 – CHW A few things out in the…

9th June 1897 – 2020

…Again a first flowering here after the last dry summer which has had a major effect on all three of our Liriodendrons. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’ 2018 – CHW Off to…

7th May 1897 – 2020

…Majestic’ just coming into leaf. Green shoots from below the graft to remove. Corylus avellana ‘Red Majestic’ Although I planted this tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) about 30 years ago it…