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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

As the premier Japanese Garden in Canada, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden serves as a symbol of friendship between Japan and Canada. Nikka Yuko is dedicated to cultivating, propagating, and maintaining a substantial collection of plants for conservation, display, educational, and research purposes.

Articles by Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

  • Juniperus virginiana with its blue seed pods

    Caring for a Prince of Wales Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Prince of Wales’)

    Caring for a Prince of Wales Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Prince of Wales’) in Lethbridge, Alberta, involves providing the plant with the right growing conditions…

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  • Three nest spruces in a row

    Caring for a Nest Spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’)

    Caring for a Nest Spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’) in cold and dry climates involves providing the right conditions to thrive in the region’s cold,…

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  • Viburnum lentago leaves with red fruit

    Caring for a Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

    Caring for a Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) in Lethbridge, Alberta, requires attention to the plant’s preferences and the unique climate of the area. Nannyberry is…

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  • a full juniperus horizontalis

    Caring for a Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’)

    Caring for a Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’) in Lethbridge, Alberta, requires understanding the plant’s needs and adapting them to the region’s…

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  • A healthy Caragana arborescens on a roadside

    Caring for a Globe Caragana (Caragana arborescens) 

    If you’re looking for a tough, low-maintenance shrub that can handle unpredictable weather, Globe Caragana (Caragana arborescens) is a great choice. Globe Caragana is…

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  • A close up of pink Preston Lilac flowers

    Caring for a Preston Lilac (Syringa x prestoniae)

    Successfully growing a Preston Lilac requires thoughtful consideration of your local climate and soil conditions. This guide is based on firsthand experience from the Nikka Yuko Japanese…

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  • A family wiht tow children crossing a bridge over water at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

    Featured Trees and Plants at Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens

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