Historic collection

Tatton Garden Society

Cheshire

Description

The collection began in 1948 and has proved to be a good site for a wide range of Quercus taxa. The free-draining deep sand or sandy loam is suitable for many oaks. Rain falls (40-80mm) on average 10 days per month, temperature ranges from 2-22°C. A fairly level site falling away to the river basin at the western end with a shelterbelt to the north.

Contact

Dr D Skidmore

Address

The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

Swettenham Lane

Swettenham Village

Near Congleton

Cheshire

CW12 2LF

Telephone

01565 831981

E-mail

admin@tattongardensociety.org.uk

Website

lovellquintaarboretum.co.uk

Statistics

58 species
21 cultivars
79 taxa

Best time to view

Summer/autumn.

Opening Times

Open daily except Christmas Day, 9am-dusk.

Entry

£2.50 donation.

Directions

The Arboretum is located behind the Swettenham Arms public house in Swettenham.

Open Days

Sunday 12 October 2025 1.30pm - 4.00pm

• Dogs Permitted On Leads
• NGS
• Parking
• Talks