From Our Backyard to Yours
Dig deeper behind the scenes at Bloedel Reserve
Learn more about our ongoing work, special projects, historical interest and the ever-changing botanical abundance of the Pacific Northwest. Our blog is updated regularly, so check back often!
June In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest During the month of June look forward to seeing increased growth in annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs gardens-wide at the Reserve. Take note of a long-blooming, show-stopper: our Korean dogwood that frames the [...]
June Plant of the Month
June Plant of the Month Latin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ Common Name: Golden Locust, Frisia Black Locust Family: Fabaceae Type: Deciduous tree Origin: Garden origin is Holland, species origin is Eastern U.S. Location at Bloedel [...]
May Plant of the Month
May Plant of the Month LATIN NAME: Magnolia laevifolia (syn Michelia) COMMON NAME:Â Polished-leaved magnolia FAMILY:Â Magnoliaceae TYPE:Â Evergreen tree ORIGIN:Â China LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE:Â Arrival Garden GARDEN USES:Â Border plantings, specimen tree FUN FACT:Â Spring is here and with it, [...]
May In the Gardens
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 [...]
April In the Gardens
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 Plant of the Month
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 [...]
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