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Plants of Lan Su

The plant collection at Lan Su presents hundreds of species that are native to China. It is home to more than fifty specimen trees, many rare and unusual shrubs and perennials, and curated collections of several significant species.

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Plum Blossom (梅花) 

The plum blossom (Prunus mume) is one of China’s most iconic flowers, celebrated for over a millennium in art, poetry, and gardens. Blooming on bare branches in midwinter, it symbolizes resilience and hope. Its five petals represent the Five Blessings, and beyond ornament, plums are valued for fruit and balanced medicinal properties.

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Pink plum blossoms bloom on bare branches at Lan Su Chinese Garden
Plum blossoms burst into bloom on leafless branches

Plant Guides

Download information about seasonal blooms, special plant types, and more.

Map drawing of Lan Su plant beds

Master Species List

View a full list of all Lan Su varieties throughout the year, including their Chinese names.

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Magnolia tree at Lan Su

Spring Plant Guide

Spring brings a rainbow of blooms, from bright red camellias to graceful purple wisteria.

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Summer Plant Guide

Summer brings some of our most iconic blooms, water lilies and lotus. But there are many more!

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Fall Plant Guide

Autumn is one of the garden’s most eye-catching times, with reds and golds bursting within.

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Winter Plant Guide

Learn about some of our hardy plants that are at their best during the colder winter months.

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Penjing display

Penjing Guide

Discover the Chinese art of miniature landscaping, penjing. And no, it’s not just bonsai!

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Medicinal Plant Guide

Learn about some of our species commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Meet Our Finned Friends!

We have 30+ koi and countless goldfish living in Lake Zither. Learn about their cultural significance, care requirements, and more in our Fish Guide!

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Meet our Horticulture Team

Curator of Horticulture Josie Losh prunes a tree

Josie Losh

Curator of Horticulture

Josie is an acclaimed horticulturalist who has worked in both wholesale and retail plant nurseries. She received her M.S. in Botany from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. After obtaining her degree, she worked for China’s largest horticultural corporation playing a key role in their international affairs. Josie has visited at least five of Suzhou’s scholar gardens to connect with her peers in Lan Su’s sister city.

Patrick Person

Head Gardener

Patrick brings garden and landscaping experience from several well-known local companies, including Cornell Farm, Al’s Garden & Home, and Drake’s 7 Dees.

Got plant & garden questions?

Our Hort team can help!

Are you trying to care for one of the plant varieties at Lan Su in your own backyard? Or have a special plant you’d like to donate to our collection? Contact Lan Su’s Horticulture Department at 503-228-8131 #3506 or send us an email.

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Experience the glow of Lantern Viewing Evenings

Lights. Culture. Memories.

February 18 – March 8

Plan Your Night