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Three young sasanqua camellias have been planted in the the northeast corner of the Garden, replacing several large rhododendrons that had reached the end of their lifespans. Young specimens of ‘Setsugekka’ and ‘Kanjiro’, they may not bloom for several years.
Read MoreEnjoy the wonderful Haiku written by the participants of the Moon Viewing 2023. Judged on Friday, September 1st by David Berger and Michael Dylan Welch. Judged on Saturday, September 2nd by Terran Campbell and Michael Dylan Welch.
Read MoreATTRACTIVE IN ALL SEASONS: MUGO PINE
Pinus mugo is a commonly available but often undervalued pine species. More than 20 plants grace the Seattle Japanese Garden, most planted near the Garden’s central pond. Learn More at seattlejapanesegarden.org
Read MoreIN BLOOM: STEWARTIA PSEUDOCAMELLIA
Japanese stewartia is a lovely small deciduous tree that’s attractive in all seasons. Its delicate, early summer flowers resemble those of its close relative, Camellia.
Read MoreWabi-Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic ideal often considered together with Zen Buddhism. It is composed of two words, Wabi (侘) and Sabi (寂). Sabi is materialistic forms of imperfection and impermanence and Wabi comes from spiritual fullness and positive mindset to embrace the imperfect world of Sabi. I would like to explore the Wabi-Sabi world with you. First Let’s look at Sabi.
Read MoreLITTLE-KNOWN EVERGREEN SHRUBS: PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA
Japanese pittosporum is an attractive, very adaptable broadleaf evergreen shrub with sweetly fragrant, late spring flowers and glossy, rounded, deep green foliage.
Read MoreLITTLE-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.
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