Autumn Continues

It continues to be a great year for Autumn colours. This weekend saw us at Batsford Arboretum in the Cotswolds near Moreton in the Marsh. Batsford Estate has a long and distinguished history.

The Batsford collection contains a wide range of plants from around the world.  There are over 2,850 labelled specimens including about 1,300 different trees, shrubs and bamboo.

Batsford has held the National Collection of Japanese Flowering Cherries since 2002 - which means we have at least 70% of known cultivars.

Other collections at Batsford also include:
Acers - We're home to many species of Japanese maples loved by our visitors for their fiery autumn colour with some also giving attractive spring flowers;
Bamboo - Batsford's home to one of the UK's first comprehensive bamboo collections thanks to original wild garden creator A B Freeman-Mitford;
Magnolia - One of the arboretum's most beautiful plants when in flower, the magnolias provide a backdrop of spring colour for the Japanese Cherries;
Pinus - Providing year round evergreen interest as well as spires of fresh green growth in spring followed by cones of all shapes and sizes;
Quercus - Varying in size from large bush to magnificent tree, the oak trees look good and offer an essential habitat for insects and birds;
Sorbus - Both Mountain Ash and Whitebeam varieties are well known for their large range of autumn berries and wonderful colour.

this really is one 'Cathederal' tree

 
There are some amazing trees

 












  
Batsford specialises in Asian and Oriental species and also has a Japanese garden

High Five for Buddha

Amongst other gems you can find on the Estate

The Hermit Cave

The Ice House

St Mary's Church

 Finishing in traditional mode :)