You may notice at this time of year pine trees are covered with prominent upright buds at the branch tips. These are called candles, and they are the spring growth of the tree.
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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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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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Cornus mas is a one of the earliest trees to bloom, with small, bright-yellow flowers in mid to late winter. Despite the common name, it’s a species of dogwood rather than a true cherry.
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The beauty of cherry trees in bloom is an important cultural symbol in Asia, and especially in Japan. Two cultivars that bloom in April -- ‘Kwanzan’ and ‘Shirotae’ -- grace our Seattle Japanese Garden.
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Lindera obtusiloba is a large deciduous shrub with bright yellow flowers on bare branches, opening in March. It brings glowing color to the Seattle Japanese Garden – delicate flowers in late winter, and magnificent butter-yellow foliage in mid-autumn.
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The garden is now officially open for 2018 visitors! The First Viewing Shinto blessing ceremony, held under a pale blue sky and the warm glow of morning light, ushered in auspicious ki energy and invited in blessings to the garden and everyone who visits it this year.
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