11th June

…shade. Cercidiphyllum japonicum A buddleia dies but shoots vigorously anew from the base. A buddleia dies Styrax japonicus ‘Paul Farges’ is nice enough but not really that different. Styrax japonicus

13th June

…overloaded. Styrax hemsleyanus Styrax hemsleyanus Styrax hemsleyanus Styrax japonicus ‘Fargesii’ had only this one small group of flowers. Last year it was plastered. Styrax japonicus ‘Fargesii’ Styrax formosanus was already…

16th June

…at Edgbaston. Euonymus japonicus ‘Aureus’ in full flower. Euonymus japonicus ‘Aureus’ Euonymus japonicus ‘Aureus’ A tremendous show of flowering on Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’. Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ Cotinus coggygria…

1st October

…Nantes is particularly good in flower this year. Mallotus japonicus Mallotus japonicus Mallotus japonicus Mallotus japonicus The branch of the Pinus radiata left a nasty hanger as you can see…

30th October

…Mallotus japonicus Mallotus japonicus Seed collected from various Lithocarpus pachyphyllus. Only the very large acorns will be viable. Cartloads of seed this year. Lithocarpus pachyphyllus Lithocarpus pachyphyllus A large Ilex…

28th November

…x veitchii Late in the day Styrax japonicus ‘Pendulus’ is finally turning yellow. Styrax japonicus ‘Pendulus’ Styrax japonicus ‘Pendulus’ The first flower showing colour (but not out) on Camellia x…

2nd December

japonicus ‘Pendulus’ very nearly at its best. Styrax japonicus ‘Pendulus’ Styrax japonicus ‘Pendulus’ Camellia japonica ‘Silver Anniversary’ just out. Camellia japonica ‘Silver Anniversary’ 2023 – CHW The pheasants are eating…

3rd December

…now completely cut back. laurel hedge laurel hedge Styrax japonicus and Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald Pagoda’ (‘Sohuksan’) showing off together. Styrax japonicus and Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald Pagoda’ (‘Sohuksan’) Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald…

23rd February 1897 – 2020

japonicus ‘Wolong Ghost’ Euonymus japonicus ‘Wolong Ghost’ Euonymus japonicus ‘Wolong Ghost’ Euonymus japonicus ‘Wolong Ghost’ Euonymus japonicus ‘Wolong Ghost’ So this is the true Camellia tsai. The plants at Caerhays…

29th June 1897 – 2020

…planted this year but is already performing well. The flowers protrude out and are far more visible than on a normal S japonicus. Styrax japonicus ‘Snowcap’ Styrax japonicus ‘Snowcap’ Styrax…

14th June 1897 – 2020

…larger one in Kennel Close. Carpinus japonicus Carpinus japonicus Carpinus japonicus Carpinus nimpoli is struggling in a dry spot above the path. Also small leaved but with reddish new growth…

29th May

…‘Wespelaar’ – exceptionally good and plenty of pink. Styrax japonicus ‘Wespelaar’ Styrax japonicus ‘Wespelaar’ Styrax hookeri var. yunnanensis. Styrax hookeri var. yunnanensis Styrax hookeri var. yunnanensis 2025 – CHW Bits…

14th July

…quite so well or obviously. Absolutely spot on for Euonymus flowers but one seldom looks for or notices this very common coastal hedging plant. Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Hibiscus ‘Hamabo’…

25th July

…of a name. rhododendron rhododendron rhododendron Steve Dance photographed Mallotus japonicus in flower in the nursery after the heatwave. Mallotus japonicus Mallotus japonicus 2019 – CHW To Trelowarren for an…

29th July

japonicus Mallotus japonicus Mallotus japonicus Mallotus japonicus Is this a tall growing canna or a hedychium? No label of course and I do not have the reference book with me….

18th August

…flowers on one Mallotus japonicus As are the male flowers on another plant. Mallotus japonicus Mallotus japonicus A dying Cercidiphyllum. This genus is especially prone to drought. A dying Cercidiphyllum…

13th November

…Styrax japonicus ‘Pendula’ Styrax japonicus ‘Pendula’ Styrax japonicus ‘Pendula’ Despite it being mid November Magnolia ‘Star Wars’ still has full leaf and loads of flowers. Magnolia ‘Star Wars’ Rhododendron keysii…

26th June 1897 – 2020

…different format to other clones of japonicus. Very much later into flower too and well worth growing. Styrax japonicus ‘Snow Cone’ Styrax japonicus ‘Snow Cone’ Styrax japonicus ‘Snow Cone’ Magnolia…

17th March 1897 – 2020

…same thing.The key new varieties include:Stewartia henryaeStyrax shiriainusStyrax dasyanthusStyrax formosanusStyrax japonicus ‘Fargesii’Styrax japonicus ‘Evening Light’Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald Pagoda’Styrax japonicus ‘Fragrant Fountain’Styrax japonicus ‘Crystal’Included in the planting were several more additions…

19th May

…pictures of the now completed Burncoose Nurseries stand Meconopsis betonicifolia and Kalmia latifolia. Meconopsis betonicifolia and Kalmia latifolia Styrax japonicus ‘Purple Dress’ and Embothrium lanceolatum ‘Ñorquinco’. Styrax japonicus ‘Purple Dress’…