The dull, dusty-blue-green, aromatic leaves of Rhododendron cinnabarinum subsp. xanthocodon Concatenans Group (on Kingdon Ward Way) are also compelling (and even more striking with their hanging bells of Dijon mustard-coloured flowers in May). Of similar stature, Rhododendron wiltonii, like the aforementioned R. rex, has a thin woolly indumentum on the lower surface of its leaves. Above is a glossy surface impressed with reticulated veins (a single specimen on Siebold Trail north of Rock Trail). Subtle, but very handsome. Nearby is Rhododendron ‘Rosevallon’ which would be barely worth a mention at this time of year, except for its startling iridescent purple leaf backs.

On November 5th, 2023, we hosted our first Japanese maple sharing event for families at Nitobe Memorial Garden. We were happy to have 17 families and 50 people in total join us at this exciting event and share a piece of Nitobe Memorial Garden with them. Mini-maple enthusiasts had a wonderful time digging up Japanese maple seedlings and mosses from the Garden, potting them up, creating their original mini-garden, and learning about maples along the way. 

In horticulture training, learning extends beyond the walls of lecture halls and the borders of the garden. The immersive experience of a field trip offers students an invaluable opportunity to connect theory with practice while nurturing their passion for plants and the environment. To start off the new school year, UBC Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program students embarked on a day trip beyond the Fraser Valley, visiting the Hope Slide, Sumallo Grove and Manning Park’s subalpine meadows. Students and instructors connected as a group to expand their knowledge and deepen their appreciation for the intricate beauty of nature. 

We still have a limited number of handmade wreaths left for sale! When you're done with your wreath, bring it back to the shop between March 1st-March 31st to receive $10 off your purchase of $30 or more, before taxes and excluding books. Can not be combined with other specal offers or discounts.

Please note the Shop in the Garden will close at 3:30pm on Dec 15th for a Staff Event