…subsp. sinensis Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis We had always thought this to be Ilex x altaclerensis ‘Camelliifolia’ but Susyn identifies it as Ilex x altaclerensis ‘Wilsonii’. We guess the ‘Camelliifolia’…

…Euonymus morrisonensis covered in, as yet, unripe seed pods Euonymus morrisonensis I have seldom seen this much seed on Stachyurus salicifolius. Stachyurus salicifolius Viburnum wilsonii with gorgeous autumn colour, an…

…wilsonii Aesculus wilsonii 2018 – CHW Rather more rose hips on Roy Lancaster’s wild collected Rosa filipes than last year. They rise above the plant which is well over the…

…V. odoratissimum in flower although not evergreen. Viburnum wilsonii Viburnum wilsonii The evergreen Syzygium smithii with its exceptional bronzy new growth. Myrtaceae family and known in New Zealand as the…

…Styrax wilsonii Styrax wilsonii New water tanks installed above the greenhouse and at Tin Garden. Easy access to water for newly planted things in the next drought. When finished we…

…wonder why these three trees are so much later? Aesculus wilsonii Aesculus wilsonii The colouring on the new growth of Rhododendron pseudocrysanthemum is outstanding. The velvety leaves are now a…

…wilsonii is just going over in the greenhouse. These are replacement plants for this species which died out some years ago outside the back yard. Styrax wilsonii Styrax japonicus ‘Evening…

…huge bush which has layered itself several times into the drive bank as it has spread. Cornus wilsonii Cornus wilsonii 2018 – CHW Hot as hell and a very dry…

…Kennel Close 2019 – CHW The youngish Aesculus wilsonii at the entrance to Old Park are still laden with conkers but they remain unripe. Aesculus wilsonii Aesculus wilsonii According to…

…planting out. Rhododendron excellens This is the shot for filming – Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Monarch’ at its best. Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Monarch’ Syringa wilsonii now full out. Syringa wilsonii Syringa wilsonii These…