Here are a few highlights to look out for in the arboretum during November…

Autumn leaf colour will be noticeable in early November, with yellow and golden brown hues dominating the landscape thanks to the beech and oak trees. The vivid yellow leaves of Ginkgo biloba and the rich reds, purples, and crimsons of Liquidambar will provide striking highlights.

You may also spot the occasional Japanese maple, its leaves glowing in shades of red, yellow, or deep crimson.

Berries remain plentiful at this time of year. Sorbus trees display clusters of red, orange, and pink berries, while Cotoneaster produces bright red fruits that vary in size.

 

As the month progresses, late November brings a fresh display of blooms. The bright yellow flowers of Mahonia appear, joined by the delicately scented white blossoms of Daphne odora ‘Perfume Princess’. Closer to the ground, tucked among the fallen leaves, the dainty pink flowers of Cyclamen hederifolium and Cyclamen cilicium can be found—both charming tuberous perennials with marbled foliage.