Category Archives: Fall
Lion’s Head Maple
This maple in the shadow of the Garden Pavilion bears the nickname shishi gashira, or lion’s head—calling to mind the shaggy masks worn by traditional lion dancers. Cedric Wiens Cedric Wiens
Spirit of the Maple
Poetically, we like to think of winter as the season when decoration and pretense are shed, and—with its structure bared—the true spirit of a tree shines through.
Autumn Brilliance
Special thanks to photographer member Michel Hersen who was shooting in the Garden today. Michel Hersen Michel Hersen Michel Hersen Michel Hersen Michel Hersen Michel Hersen
Fall Color Now
Perhaps surprisingly, with some maples at the end of their run, many have just begun to turn.
Sudden Color
If you have been holding off to see the fall color at its brightest, this week is the time to visit! Some trees have not yet begun to turn while others are reaching their peak, contributing to a vivid patchwork … Continue reading
Oranges, Reds, and Purples
The deep reds that have emerged this week wonderfully complement the bouquets of the Chrysanthemum Festival.
Mid-Way to Maple Color
So far we’ve seen an unusually uneven fall color season, with most laceleaf maples not yet begun and several larger-leaved maples almost at their peak.
Touches of Fall in the Stroll Garden
Katsura tree in full color.
