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Types of Japanese Gardens
Examples
Triangle: that is the most common shape for compositions made of stones,
plants, etc.
Represent a geological
presence where actual
mountains are not viewable or
present. They are placed in
odd numbers and a majority of
the groupings reflect triangular
shapes
Japanese garden is
predominately green with its
use of evergreen trees.
Habitat: Evergreen
Texture: Coarse
Height: 40 to 70
Scientific Name
Betula grossa
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; moist
well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal
Height: 20 to 25'
Leaf: 2 to 4" alternate, simple
leaves; yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: Nonshowy flowers
Scientific Name:
Carpinus japonica
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun
to light shade; moist well
drained soil but tolerates a
range of soil types
Texture: Medium
Form: Rounded; densely
branched; wide spreading
branches
Height: 20 to 30'
Leaf: 2 to 4.5" leaves;
yellow to nonshowy fall
color
Flower/Fruit: 2 to 2.5"
fruit
Nature is the ideal that you must strive for. You can
idealize it, even symbolize it, but you must never
create something that nature itself cannot.
No water presents in
gardens. raked gravel or
sand that simulates the
feeling of water.
SUBMITTED BY:
NIMISHA
NIHARIKA
SHWETA
YASHIKA