Large walnuts and an old Mulberry Tree add an exotic touch to the foot of the Western Slope. The flowering season starts in early March, while snow is still here, with the goldening of Witch Hazel branches. At the same time, the Beech Trees are yellowish-green with young leaves, and the Magnolias with white flowers. Our oldest specimen was planted in 1870 and does very well, despite the Northern latitude. Every year it produces lots of seeds.
Ornamental borders give colour to many parts of the Garden.
The very first spring flowers, Galanthus, Leucojum, Scilla, Chionodoxa, Eranthis, Crocus, Corydalis, Anemone, and others, can be enjoyed in late March to early April along the East side of the Manor. May. In midsummer, the borders in the Old Garden and the circular Bed behind the Manor are at their colourful best. From July onwards, the Begonia Triangle at the top of the western entrance drive is vivid with colour. Autumn-flowering perennials can be found in the long border West of the Zoological Museum and in the Old Rock Garden adjacent to the Victoria House.