…fargesii but they are much larger this year probably because of the heat. seed pods last year on Decaisnea fargesii 2017 – CHW Two very different forms of Hydrangea sargentiana….

…further. Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ The new growth stem and bud colours on Salix fargesii continue to impress. Salix fargesii Secondary flowers on Magnolia ‘Apollo’ in Kennel Close. Magnolia ‘Apollo’ Our…

…in the spring. seed Prunus ‘Fragrant Cloud’ (‘Shizuka’) just turning colour. Prunus ‘Fragrant Cloud’ Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula Aurea’ with autumn tints. Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula Aurea’ Salix fargesii just turning. Salix…

…to gather on Wednesday. Cotoneaster ‘Inchmery’ Shrivelled blue/black seedpods on Decaisnea fargesii. Decaisnea fargesii The leaf on Magnolia obovata ‘Pink Flush’ is just turning. Magnolia obovata ‘Pink Flush’ Acer palmatum…

…magnifica Salix fargesii Salix fargesii Populus purdomii Populus purdomii Magnolia ‘Green Bee’ – just one flower out. Magnolia ‘Green Bee’ Tilia amurensis Tilia amurensis Could not resist more Magnolia ‘Apricot…

…‘Narumigata’ A fine tray of Decaisnea fargesii seedlings grown this year in the new greenhouse. Decaisnea fargesii These Cornus kousa var. chinensis seedlings were dug from the side of the…

…ago were wonderful. Red and white Auklandii’s are very good. 1916 – JCW Yellow stuff well open, no real poets. Hot sun by day, cold wind. R fargesii has been…

…Eucalyptus simmonosii Eucalyptus simmonosii Loads of seeds on what may or may not be Photinia macrophylla. Looks more microphylla to me! Photinia macrophylla Photinia macrophylla Blue seedpods on Decaisnea fargesii…

…‘Genie’ wins again in my opinion. Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ Camellia ‘Alpen Light’ – first flowering after planting last year. Aptly named. Camellia ‘Alpen Light’ Rhododendron fargesii full…

…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…