…as the tree matures. Quercus semecarpifolia The leaves of Cercidiphyllum japonica ‘Red Fox’ are stunning now. Cercidiphyllum japonica ‘Red Fox’ Cercidiphyllum japonica ‘Red Fox’ Cercidiphyllum japonica ‘Red Fox’ Caragana arborescens…

…first time. A peculiar mix but both parents recognisable. A rare and not especially interesting collector’s item. x Sorbopyrus auricularis x Sorbopyrus auricularis First time flowering that I remember of…

…far left alone by the birds. Acanthopanax sessilensis Acanthopanax sessilensis Acanthopanax sessilensis Photinia villosa var. coreana again covered in berries. Photinia villosa var. coreana Ilex corallina is new to the…

…had blown over. Now uprighted and in flower. Acacia longifolia Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ now out. Acacia baileyana nearby is virtually over. Acacia baileyana ‘Purpurea’ Another full bud on Magnolia ‘’Todd’s…

…seeds in it on Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Picture’ x Magnolia soulangeana ‘Pickards Sundew’. Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Picture’ x Magnolia soulangeana ‘Pickards Sundew’ A strange leaf structure to the old leaves…

…‘Leucocarpa’ with its white berries. Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ Helleborus x sahinii ‘Winterbells’ out in flower already. Helleborus x sahinii ‘Winterbells’ Helleborus x sahinii ‘Winterbells’ Helleborus x sahinii ‘Winterbells’ White Cyclamen…

…look closely. Cercidophyllum ‘Red Fox’ Cercidophyllum ‘Red Fox’ Cercidophyllum ‘Red Fox’ Styrax serrulatus nearly out. Styrax serrulatus Styrax serrulatus Magnolia virginiana has the odd flower in bud, out and over….

…for shrubs in the autumn. Phlox ‘White Admiral’ is just coming out. Phlox seldom look as good as this in pots! Phlox ‘White Admiral’ Rhodohypoxis is a lovely alpine plant…

…why it is only now flowering. Camellia x williamsii ‘J. C. Williams’ Camellia x williamsii ‘J. C. Williams’ Camellia x williamsii ‘J. C. Williams’ Camellia x williamsii ‘J. C. Williams’…

…fruiting for the first time. Sorbus aff. ligustrifolia. Sorbus aff. ligustrifolia First fruits we have ever seen on x Crataemespilus grandiflora. Arching branches. x Crataemespilus grandiflora x Crataemespilus grandiflora x…