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

Momijigari, 紅葉狩り

The Japanese have a custom to make a trip to hills and valleys to appreciate autumn foliage in the fall. This is called “Momijigari”. You may have heard of this term and it is translated to “going leaf-peeping" or “autumn leaves viewing” in English. The direct translation of Momijigari, however, is “Red leaves hunting”.

Events, Fall, Japanese CultureYukari YamanoOctober 7, 2021red leaves, maple viewing, momiji, fall, fall color, momijigari, Japanese Culture, Maple

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