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LITTLE-KNOWN EVERGREEN SHRUBS: LEUCOTHOE FONTANESIANA and LEUCOTHOE KEISKEI BURNING LOVE
Doghobble is the quirky common name of Leucothoe, an attractive but little-known broadleaf evergreen shrub. This is a story about the two Leucothoe species planted in the Seattle Japanese Garden—and how the name “doghobble” came to be.
Read MoreThe Garden Staff at the Seattle Japanese Garden is working in conjunction with the SPR and City of Seattle to take an active and positive role in improving our environmental responsibility. Over the past several years and into the future, we have been and will increasingly be implementing changes that will reduce our emission of dangerous pollutants, reduce our use of fossil fuels, help to improve biodiversity, and protect our ecosystem.
Read MoreWith the elegant simplicity of its lightly fragrant April flowers, Rhododendron schlippenbachii (royal azalea) is especially appropriate for gardens influenced by Japanese aesthetics, including our Seattle Japanese Garden.
Read MoreThe Camellia japonica located south of the Seattle Japanese Garden’s original gate begins blooming in March with lovely “formal double” flowers. Shell pink, with darker edges and pointed petals, they appear perfectly formed.
Read MoreCoppertone™ is a compact hybrid of the little-known genus Distylium. Like the other exciting new hybrids, Coppertone™ is an easy-care shrub with attractive evergreen foliage, grows well in full sun or part shade, and tolerates heat, drought, and wet soils. All are resistant to disease, insects, and damage from deer & rabbits. (Bailey Nurseries)
Read MoreIn December, the Japanese conduct a year-end-cleaning. They clean houses, schools, offices and public spaces to prepare for the coming New Year. It is called Oosouji (大掃除), which literally means “Big Cleaning.”
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