Discovering our trees

 

There are a number of methods available to help you find the particular specimen or species you're looking for. 

Labels

Nearly all of our specimens have a black label similar to the one on the left, giving its name (scientific and common) and unique number (top left-hand corner - first two digits are the section number, next four are the tree's individual number). The unique number is linked to our GIS database and helps with our tree management. It can also be used by visitors to locate trees using our interactive map - see below.

More modern labels also give the family, native range and when the tree was planted (if known). 

What's looking good now: Seasonal trails and the WOW board!

Each season we devise routes around both the Old Arboretum and Silk Wood that visit areas with seasonal highlights. In addition each trail has a number of 'stops' which highlight some of our specimens and the fascinating stories that surround them. Seasonal guides (which include the map and trail routes) are freely available from the Great Oak Hall. These guides also have details of our upcoming events and our ongoing work.

Also at the Great Oak Hall is our Window on Westonbirt (WOW) board which shows the plants looking their best at the time of your visit. This is updated every two weeks by our knowledgable guides.

Finding specific trees

If you are looking for a specific species you can use our interactive map. This system allows you to search our database and locate trees on a map, which you can print out and bring with you. The interactive map is available both on the Internet and at the Great Oak Hall.

The personal touch

The Great Oak Hall is manned every day (except Christmas Day) between 10-4pm with volunteers, who are very happy to help.

In addition we offer free guided walks every weekend from easter to the end of October at 2pm from the Great Oak Hall. These last approximately 2 hours and provide a great introduction to Westonbirt as well as highlighting some of our special trees. In addition a number of themed walks are offered each year looking at particular topics of interest.