Walsall Arboretum: Bonsai Trees, Shrub Roses & Favourite Plants

Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.

Q – I’ve got several varieties of devil's ivy that have been infected with black spots – what’s causing this? (01’38”)

Q – Can you suggest some climbing plants that will grow well in a pot on a northeast facing wall? (04’45”)

Bunny Guinness –

Clematis 

Marcus Chilton-Jones –

Narcissus, daffodil

Matthew Wilson –

Rosa Mary Delany ('Ausorts'PBR) (S), rose [Mary Delany]

Q – What causes rhododendrons to only have flowers and leaves at the top of the plant? (08’15”)

Q – Five years ago, I planted a shrub rose in a spot which I now think is far too shady for it – when is the best time to move it? (12’10”)

Feature – Marcus Chilton Jones takes a visit to Walsall Arboretum's oldest Hawthorn tree to learn it’s history and how its resilience has allowed it to achieve its ancient status. He’s joined by Claire Turner and Josh Madders (17’57)

Q – Could you recommend a beech tree not a hedge a tree that would be suitable for a small garden? (21’53”)

Q – What’s the best way to maintain a bonsai tree? (26’07”)

Q – I’d like to know the best time to prune your hydrangeas? (29’59”)

Q – What’s your favourite plant? (36’12”)

Bunny Guinness –

Calodendrum

Marcus Chilton-Jones –

Chusquea culeou

Matthew Wilson –

Quercus robur, common oak