Planted Just Past the Garden’s Entry Gate, This Weeping Laceleaf Japanese Maple is an Iconic Beauty in Every Season

This very old specimen tree is beloved by Garden Guides and visitors alike. And each year, its health and beauty are maintained and enhanced by Senior Gardener Peter Putnicki’s skillful pruning. Located prominently in Area B, brings beauty, gracefulness, movement, and dynamic change to the Garden.

Fall, Garden History, In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Plants and BloomsCorinne KennedyOctober 15, 2021maple viewing, Fall Color, fall, Japanese Garden, maple pruning, pruning

Kaleidoscope Series 2: Maple Pruning with Pete Putnicki

Second in the Kaleidoscope series is "Maple Pruning With Pete Putnicki". In this webinar, our senior gardener, Pete Putnicki demonstrates how pruning is done on the signature weeping maple. He talks about Japanese garden aesthetics and gives some tips on maple pruning.

Japanese Garden Design, In the GardenYukari YamanoOctober 8, 2020maple pruning, japanese maple, seattle japanese garden

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