From Our Backyard to Yours

Seasonal Interest The month of May marks peak season for our rhododendrons and epimedium collections. Don't miss a walk through the Glen and Japanese Garden this month. Enjoy your walk through the gardens by downloading [...]

Seasonal Interest Visit the gardens this month to see a full show of rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias, and an explosion of flowering ground covers. Enjoy your walk through the gardens by downloading and printing your guide [...]

April 2024–Prunus serrulata ‘Shiro-fugen’ Latin Name:  Prunus serrulata ‘Shiro-fugen’ Common Name:  Mt. Fuji Cherry Family:  Rosaceae Type:  Deciduous tree Origin:  South America and Southeast Asia Location at the Bloedel Reserve:  Arboretum Meadow Garden Uses:  Border [...]

March 2024–Hacquetia epipactis Latin Name:  Hacquetia epipactis Common Name:  Hacquetia Family:  Apiaceae Type:  Herbaceous Perennial Origin:  Eastern Europe Location at Bloedel Reserve:  Arrival Garden and Rhododendron Glen Garden Uses:  Naturalize, Woodland Garden Fun Fact:  Blooming [...]

February 2024–Ribes laurifolium Latin Name:  Ribes laurifolium Common Name: Laurel-leaved currant Family:  Grossulariaceae Type:  Evergreen shrub Origin:  E. Asia – W. China Locations at Bloedel Reserve:  Buxton Bird Marsh & Pollinator Meadow Garden Uses:  Woodland Garden, [...]

January 2024–Chimonanthus praecox var. Luteus Latin Name:  Chimonanthus praecox var. Luteus Common Name:  Wintersweet or Japanese Allspice Family:  Calycanthaceae Type:  Deciduous Flowering Shrub Origin:  China Location at Bloedel Reserve:  Gatehouse Beds near Giant Sequoia Garden Uses:  Border Planting, [...]