PICEA Picea, or Spruce, is a genus of about 35 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the Family Pinaceae and are found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the earth. Spruces are large trees, from about 20–60 metres (about 60–200 feet) tall when mature, and can be distinguished by their whorled branches […]
Plants of interest November 2018 There are still some colours to see as you walk around – notice the carpets of colour underneath the trees too! As the leaves drop some plants reveal the most beautiful stems – coloured and textured! It’s a really good year for Fungus, Fruit and cones so don’t forget […]
Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba is most commonly known as Ginkgo or Gingko it is also known as the Ginkgo tree or the Maidenhair tree. The Ginkgo is the only living species in the genus Ginkgophyta, all others are extinct, and it can be found in fossils dating back 270 million years. Native to China the Ginkgo […]
The Halloween Spook-Tacular is in full swing here at Thorp Perrow! Have you dared to follow the trail through the spooky woods yet? The trail has proved a big hit so far with visitors commenting that it is the best Halloween Trail they have seen! Even the smallest of visitors have been enjoying it… Set […]
The Autumn Colours here at Thorp Perrow have been no less than stunning this year. The Arboretum’s collections of Acer, cotinus and liquid amber trees offered a breathtaking spectacle, with leaves in a rainbow of shades from scarlet red through oranges, yellows, golds, browns and purples. The 100-acre Arboretum has been carefully designed to ensure that […]
A conversation over lunch revealed how many of us were struggling for meaningful gift ideas for our friends and family this Christmas. How do you avoid buying tat for loved ones who have everything they need? What can you buy them that will be useful, appreciated and bring them joy and happiness? We have the […]
HYDRANGEA Hydrangea is a genus of about 70 to 75 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia (China, Japan, Korea, the Himalayas, and Indonesia) and North and South America. By far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Japan, and Korea. Most are shrubs 1 to 3 meters tall, […]
Come along and treat yourself to Afternoon Tea at Thorp Perrow. Enjoy a mouth-watering selection of sandwiches and cakes, Yorkshire Tea or coffee of your choice and freshly baked scones, clotted cream and jam. Afternoon Teas at Thorp Perrow make the perfect gift and to make the afternoon that little bit more special, why not […]
LABURNUM Laburnum (commonly called golden chain) is a genus of two species of small trees in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae, Laburnum anagyroides (common laburnum) and L. alpinum (alpine laburnum). They are native to the mountains of southern Europe from France to the Balkan Peninsula. The trees are deciduous. They have yellow […]
MAGNOLIA Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species named after French botanist Pierre Magnol. Magnolia is an ancient genus. Having evolved before bees appeared, the flowers developed to encourage pollination by beetles. Therefore, unlike most flowers, magnolia blooms are not pollinated by bees or butterflies. Instead, the magnolia relies on beetles […]