From Our Backyard to Yours

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 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 LATIN NAME: Magnolia laevifolia (syn Michelia) COMMON NAME: Polished-leaved magnolia FAMILY: Magnoliaceae TYPE: Evergreen tree ORIGIN: China LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden GARDEN USES: Border plantings, specimen tree FUN FACT: Spring is here and with it, [...]

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 [...]