Blog - Autumn

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This tree with an ancient origin produces a spectacular ephemeral autumn display as its unique, fan-shaped leaves transform a dazzling shade of gold. Discover more about November's tree of the month...

Westonbirt Arboretum has something to offer everyone, no matter your age or interests. Take a look at what's on this November...

This October we're highlighting the shagbark hickory tree which is a golden highlight of this season, find out more...

Wild Wonder at Westonbirt is a three-day book festival for children and families that celebrates the power of nature and storytelling. Find out more about this year's wonderful event...

Don’t miss the breathtaking autumn colours at Westonbirt this October. The trees are coming ablaze with reds, oranges, yellows, and greens and so are the activities taking place at Westonbirt in October, take a peek and get involved...

Our Head of Supporter Journey, Jane, is leaving the charity and moving onto a new adventure this October, read about her journey with us in this blog...

This autumn, Westonbirt Arboretum is hosting a series of exhibitions showcasing the work of talented local artists. From pots to paintings to vistas, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

As autumn arrives and the leaves begin to turn, this time of year is also a wonderful time to explore the diversity of fruits found around the arboretum. Take a closer look at the Japanese rowan in this month's blog...

September is a beautiful time to visit Westonbirt Arboretum, as the leaves start to change colour and the air becomes crisp and cool. There are many things to see and do at the arboretum this month...

We've part-fund a PhD student in collaboration with Westonbirt Arboretum over the next three years to study the risks to Limes.

This month’s tree of the month is the Hollyberry cotoneaster, a species of shrub in the genus Cotoneaster within the rose family.

It is always wonderful to hear compliments about the arboretum from visitors and industry peers. As Collection Manager, it makes me proud to have a degree of influence in how it all comes together to form the jewel in Forestry England’s crown.

This maple cultivar comes into its own in the autumn, when the large, vine-like leaves, turn a rich variety of reds. Find out more about this showstopper...

A treat for the senses in autumn, the Katsura is a favourite species of many visitors. Read our tree of the month blog to find out more about this species...