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

Pine Pruning with Pete: A Virtual Workshop

Watch and listen as Peter Putnicki, the Senior Gardener for the Seattle Japanese Garden, shares his knowledge about pine pruning.

From Home, Plants and Blooms, SummerChie IidaMay 29, 2020Pine Candling, japanese pine, pruning

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