Walking trail: heather bed

There is a heather bed is on the perimeter of the gardens and has been planted with a variety of heathers and junipers which intertwine to create a mosaic effect. Set amongst the heathers are silver birch, (Betula pendula) and three mahogany trees, (Prunus serrula), one of which was planted in celebration of a visit by the City of London Lady Mayoress in 2005. Notice their striking red, flaky bark.

In between the pond and the heather Bed, positioned on the slope is a Contorted Willow, Salix babylonica ‘Tortuosa’. Notice how the twigs and leaves are curiously twisted and curled compared to the regular Willow adjacent.