Broad Arboretum, Long Wittenham, Oxon
On the first day of spring, Hugo Brunner, the Lord Lieutenant for Oxfordshire, officially opened a collection of Oxfordshire trees and shrubs on the Northmoor Trust Estate.
Planted in 1998, the Arboretum design originated from Ken Broad of the Oxfordshire Woodland Group (OWG), and the concept was delivered in partnership with the Trust, who now manages the site.
The two-acre collection includes 49 native species, with some early introductions. Now firmly established, the Arboretum will soon be open to the general public. Visitors can explore this ‘living library’ with its winding hedgerows, meadow area, and views out over neighbouring countryside.
Beside each group of trees or shrubs you will find a carved post detailing the common and Latin names. An informative guide is available at the site, or from our visitor centre, Project Timescape.
The leaflet also includes useful characteristics for identifying and comparing different groups, such as the appearance of the leaf, any fruits or nuts to be seen, the texture and colour of the bark and its overall form or winter silhouette.
| Broad Arboretum Download Leaflet (pdf) |
The Broad Arboretum is open throughout the year and is free to visit.
