Phase 2A | The Garden Expansion Continues
The planned focus of Phase 2A is the development of the Bonsai Display House, Graeser Family Bonsai Garden, Tree Allée, and Beargrass Creek Overlook.
Our Bonsai Display House and Bonsai Garden will house our ever-growing collection of over 30 bonsai trees, and allow space for them to be cared for and curated, as well as stored for dormancy.
A tree allée of 24 American Dream Swamp White Oak trees will lead to the Overlook which has a beautiful view of Beargrass Creek.
GRAESER FAMILY BONSAI GARDEN
The Bonsai Garden has been designed to balance the traditional design of the adjacent Japanese Garden and the surrounding contemporary design of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens, weaving in design aspects from both spaces.
The garden includes outdoor “rooms” that are designed with a thematic Interpretation of the five great elements through the use of materials, form and approach to bonsai.
beargrass creek overlook
The Beargrass Creek Overlook will showcase a beautiful view of the creek and the wetlands beyond.
Tree Allée
The Tree Allée will be filled with two dozen American Dream™ Swamp White Oak trees, benches, and a paved walkway. This path sits between the Graeser Family Education Center and the Japanese Garden, and will lead to the Beargrass Creek Overlook.
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