From Our Backyard to Yours

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 [...]

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 [...]