Visit: Canford Arboretum
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Master of Trees Andrew Powell shares his wealth of knowledge of the school’s unique and varied collection of trees. Guests are fortified with refreshments on arrival and will then embark on a tour of the grounds encompassing almost a millennium of planting. Starting with the ancient 12th century Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa just beyond the music building to the 21st century planting of the thriving Wollemi Pine Wollemia nobilis, Mr Powell leads guests through the collection to highlight numerous examples of trees ranging from native species to those from the Americas and Asiana, deciduous and evergreen trees, hybrid trees, champion trees, and plantings with heights ranging from over 135 foot to five feet. Various trees have been a central character in events from the days of the owners of the original manor house to the present-day school, and Mr Powell entertains guests with informative and amusing historical stories involving these trees. With the foundations of the Arboretum laid by Lord and Lady Wimborne in the 19th century, and ongoing planting since the start of the school in 1923, we benefit from this work and are fortunate to enjoy the beautiful results. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes.
We are a conservation charity working to protect the county's many historic parks and gardens for future generations.
We work with garden owners and local and national bodies to highlight, protect and encourage the conservation and restoration of designed landscapes, ranging from stately homes to public parks, cottage gardens to cemeteries. Principally funded by over 500 members, we run visits, lectures and events where members can share their interest and knowledge in a sociable atmosphere.
Through its research and recording programme, the Trust undertakes and supports research on sites of historic interest, including sites that the Trust has rediscovered, as well as on other related topics. We share knowledge through our Journal and also seek to inspire the gardeners of the future through imaginative projects with schools.