Enkianthus is a little-known deciduous shrub with dainty, bell-shaped late spring flowers and striking fall color in tones of red, orange, yellow & purple.
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This post is a companion to the translation of Iida's essay (previously published) about the construction of the Seattle Japanese Garden found in the book Iida Jūki Teien Sakuhinshū, The Gardens of Juki Iida.
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Over the course of the coming year, we will be sharing a series of essays written by the principle creators of the Seattle Japanese Garden, translated by Mark Bourne. The series opens with an essay from the book The Gardens of Juki Iida, published in 1980.
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In addition to its seven flowering cherries, the orchard area of the Seattle Japanese Garden includes four crabapples. They are lovely small trees with beautiful spring flowers.
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The Seattle Japanese Garden is opening for our 2019 season on April 1st! Stop by to see blooming camellias, budding azaleas, and koi fish swimming through the newly-restored pond. Check out the event schedule for artistic and cultural activities at the garden.
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Pine trees are beloved conifers worldwide – especially in Japan, where they are known as matsu and are associated with endurance and eternity. The two most important Japanese natives are Pinus thunbergii and Pinus densiflora.
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In addition to the heavy snow, the winter of 2019 has been anything but typical at the Seattle Japanese Garden. Pete Putnicki, Senior Gardener, walks us through what’s been happening behind the closed gate.
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Pine trees are beloved conifers worldwide, revered especially in Japan, where they’re associated with endurance and eternity. Important cultural symbols, they appear prominently in Japanese gardens, literature and art.
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