1st October

…can see no more buds on this vigorous and healthy tree for this season. Three out of our four different species of Schima have flowered this year. Schima wallichii did…

23rd October

Schima. Unlike S. khasiana this plant has single flowers rather than flower clusters. Schima argentea Schima argentea 2023 – CHW Pam Hayward found an amusing exchange between JC Williams, my…

2nd September

…buds on Schima superba nearly out. Schima superba But still not far advanced yet on Schima khasiana. Schima khasiana Styrax formosanus var. formosanus with a good crop of seeds but…

12th January

…forgotten about. We do have four separate species of Schima (khasiana, argentea and superba). Schima wallichii Schima wallichii Quercus morii (CMBS 249-2003-1091) has grown very slowly and has some scorching….

22nd September

Schima species were performing well but ours are having a second year off. Schima superba Schima superba Photinia serratifolia x ardisifolia from Crûg has growth with some leaves heavily serrated/prickled…

24th September

…buds! Schima khasiana Schima khasiana Schima khasiana 2019 – CHW A search for fruits and berries on the drive. Stewartia rostrata with plump seed heads which are nearly ripe. The…

14th June

…never noticed before. For years, until it flowered, I thought this was Persea japonica and even labelled it as such. Schima superba Schima superba Euonymus morrisonensis with loads of bud….

14th September

…over. Schima superba Schima superba 2017 – CHW The base and electric/water supply to the new cash point and shop is now well in hand. Fortunately the pull throughs in…

15th July

…odd seeds show up from last October’s flowers on Schima khasiana. A bit like small figs. The seasons are a bit the wrong way around with this plant! Schima khasiana…

4th October

…largest Schima khasiana seems to be taking a year off from flowering. I can locate no buds at all although Schima superba is now just showing colour at the top…