The Pinetum

A living collection of conifers.

Blinsham is home to a pinetum of international repute — thousands of conifer species gathered, grown and tended on the estate over generations. In spring, the trees come alive with buds, candles and cones in colours that surprise every visitor.

Larch buds opening in spring at the Blinsham Pinetum
Larch buds opening in spring at the Blinsham Pinetum
Fresh fir cones clustered along an evergreen branch
Fresh fir cones clustered along an evergreen branch
A young purple pine cone amongst silvery needles
A young purple pine cone amongst silvery needles
Bright red spruce cones hanging from green foliage
Bright red spruce cones hanging from green foliage
Pink candle-like new growth on a conifer in the Pinetum
Pink candle-like new growth on a conifer in the Pinetum