Japanese Overlook

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Built in 1912, this area is a fine example of an English rock garden and and a Japanese garden. John Morris, Frank Gould (who trained at Kew Gardens in England ), and the Morris' Japanese gardener Mr. Muto designed this garden. The mountain-like trail with zigzag paths, metal railing and numerous flowering plants are Victorian elements in this garden. The rock work is Japanese along with the Fudo stones, pine trees, moon lanterns and other symbols in stone, tree and water. Fudo means "immovable" in Japanese and is the name of a Buddhist deity. Today mature Japanese maples, conifers, and ericaceous (acid-loving plants) create a beautiful garden experience.

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