Early April to mid-April
The weeping cherries come into bloom somewhat later than Yoshino cherry trees, and grow at the ends of Eisho Bridge, which straddles Kayo-no-ike Pond, making it a popular place to take photographs.
Flowers
Flowers to enjoy in Korakuen
Glowing in the sunshine, flowers that bloom at different times in the season are planted in a wide expanse of lawn.
The green of the trees completely hides the surrounding town buildings, allowing you to forget that you are in the middle of the town as soon as you set foot in the garden.
This section introduces the flowers and tress that you can enjoy in each season and gives information on the best time to view them.
1.Yoshino cherry
End of March to early April
About 280 Yoshino cherry trees are planted inside and outside the garden.
Best places to see
- Cherry Tree Grove:
- A grove that is made up of about 50 cherry trees, mainly of the Yoshino cherry type.
- Paddock:
- Cherry Trees are lined up along the length of an earth bank for about 180 meters, forming a kind of cherry tree tunnel.
There are sample trees of Okayama's cherry blossoming here. - South Gate:
- The South Gate’s cherry trees and new green lawn together with Okayama Castle and magnificent vistas make for a splendid view.
2.Weeping cherry
3.Kirishima azalea
Mid-April to late April
Kirishima azaleas are a sight to behold with their bright red flowers blooming on Yuishinzan Hill.
Bathed in new green, this is the start of the season in which Korakuen is at its most verdant.
4.Hirado azalea
Late April to early May
After kirishima azalea, the pink and white flowers of hirado azalea bring color to the garden, especially on Yuishinzan Hill.
5.Tree peony
Late April to early May
Located in front of the Crane Aviary and in Seiden field, they are in glorious bloom at the start of summer.
6.Chinese peony
Mid-May to late May
They are planted in Seiden field and produce flowers of various colors including deep crimson and whitish pink.
7.Satsuki azalea
Late May to early June
Yuishinzan Hill and Enyo-tei House, adorned in the pink and red flowers of satsuki azalea, are typical of the marvelous sights on offer in Korakuen.
8.Japanese iris
Early June
About 3,000 bulbs of 80 varieties of irises are planted in the Japanese Iris Garden.
The white and purple flowers add color to the rainy season, and in the rain they appear even more colorful.
9.Lotus
Late June to Late July
You can enjoy the white flowers of the "universe" lotuses in Kayo-no-ike Pond, and the pretty pink flowers of Oga lotus in Seiden field.
10.Crape myrtle
Mid-July to late September
White and pink crape myrtle can be found in places such as Yuishinzan Hill and the Tea Plantation. They are colorful when the garden is bathed in rich green in the summer.
11.Japanese clover
Mid-September to late September
To be found on the north bank of Sawa-no-ike Pond and in the Paddock.
The beautiful pink and white flowers signal the beginning of autumn.
12.Autumn colors
Mid-November to early December
Korakuen has about 250 maple trees, as well as cherry trees and gingko trees so that you can enjoy autumn's colors in many places in the garden. Among them, the best spot is Chishi-no-mori Grove, containing 100 maple trees, or the artificial hill Yuishinzan Hill.
13.Sasanqua
Late October to late January
There are 170 sasanqua plants growing inside the garden in places such as the hedges around the South Gate and Plum Grove. You can enjoy their bright pink and white flowers.
14.Camellia sasanqua
Early November to late February
About 300 camellia sasanqua are growing both inside and outside the garden.
15.Camellia japonica
Early December to early April
A total of 150 camellia japonica plants are growing both inside and outside the garden. They have bright red flowers from the bleak winter period through to spring.
16.Daffodil
Mid-January to early March
They are planted around Plum Grove and give their sweet scent to the surroundings.
17.Plum
Early February to early March
The beautiful flowers begin to emerge while we are still in the depths of winter. The garden's Plum Grove contains 100 plum trees, including red and white varieties, for your enjoyment.
18.Japanese allspice
Mid-January to early February
Next to Crane Aviary and Plum Grove, the yellow waxwork-like flowers give off a lovely sweet scent.
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