Japanese garden

The New York Botanical Garden will present the third and final year of its popular fall exhibition “Kiku in the Japanese Autumn Garden,” which opens to the public on Saturday, Oct. 17 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 15.

The showcase in the Conservatory Courtyards highlights four different styles of traditional Imperial chrysanthemums, including ozukuri, hundreds of blossoms from a single plant; ogiku, single-stem flowers that range up to six-feet in height; kengai, small-flowered chrysanthemums that cascade down waterfall-like frames; and shinotsukuri, blossoms that open wide to accentuate petals with two different colors.

Among this year’s new features are installations of contemporary kiku display styles such as cones, columns and spheres, as well as a selection of colorful Japanese maples, perennials, grasses and ferns. There are also several displays of bonsai and bamboo, hands-on activities for kids, Japanese drumming performances, demonstrations, guided tours and more.

The Botanical Garden is located on Fordham Road, off the Bronx River Parkway. For more information, call 718-817-8700 or go to www.nybg.org.

This is part of the October 15, 2009 online edition of The Riverdale Press.

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