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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.
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.
Full Moon Maple
We like to call this Acer japonicum variety “full moon maple.” In Japan its nickname is hauchiwa ???, meaning “feather fan.” Cedric Wiens
First Day of Fall
Japanese maple in front of the Garden Gift Store Stephanie Moss
First Hints of Red
Morning fog in the west hills and afternoon shadows growing longer—it’s beginning to feel like autumn again. Be sure to bookmark Color in the Garden to check on our fall color. The peak of the season will arrive in mid-October. … Continue reading
