Our Plants

The Satsuki azalea is a highly valued, late-blooming evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae (heath) family. Its name translates to "fifth month" in Japanese, a reference to its flowering season. A cornerstone of Japanese gardens and bonsai cultivation, Satsuki azaleas are renowned for their large, showy blooms that appear in late spring to early summer, extending the azalea season after most varieties have finished flowering. Their most remarkable characteristic is the extraordinary diversity of flower patterns and colors. A single plant and sometimes even a single branch may produce blooms with stripes, flecks, borders, or solid colors in shades of white, pink, red, and purple. Their naturally compact growth, shallow fibrous root system, tolerance of pot culture, and ability to respond well to pruning have made Satsuki azaleas among the most celebrated and widely cultivated flowering bonsai in the world. This amazing exhibit is on display through June 16th!  Also, be sure to explore the Bonsai Courtyard to view our exquisite collection of bonsai . 

Magnolia virginiana, commonly known as sweet-bay or swamp-bay magnolia, is an evergreen to partly evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. It grows 10-35 feet tall and blooms May through June, with white, fragrant flowers.  Magnolia virginiana will grow in full sun or partial shade and in moist, organically rich soils, but will also tolerate wet boggy soils and pond margins. The cone-like fruits of this tree are bright red showy seed pods. The cultivar ‘Jim Wilson’ was selected for its fast growth, upright habit, cold hardiness, and lush dark-green foliage.