Showing posts with label maple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label maple. Show all posts
February 11, 2019
October 8, 2017
June 16, 2017
April 26, 2017
November 14, 2016
November 30, 2015
November 11, 2015
October 21, 2015
December 4, 2014
Colored leaves of maple: Engaku-ji
In the chilly gardens of December, the deciduous trees hastily discolor their green leaves to make preparations for harsh winter. The leaves lose moisture and their leaf green undergoes a chemical change to turn bright autumnal colors.
These leaves beautifully change their colors to be scattered in a puff of the cold wind and the fallen leaves slowly decompose on the ground for providing the rich nutrients in the soil.
When winter goes away and spring comes, young green leaves emerge vigorously thanks to the nutrients which the dead leaves had left behind.
July 24, 2013
May 21, 2013
April 2, 2013
The flowers and new leaves of Momiji (Acer japonicum) in Engaku-ji
The small red flowers and bright green leaves of Momiji are be in harmony with the pleasant stillness and austere beauty of the small grove of spring.
These palm-shaped leaves will take on reds and yellows flamboyantly when winter approaches this grove.
May 30, 2012
Maple leaves in Tokei-ji
The beautiful gradation of greenness in new leaves is one of the most delightful gifts from this bright season.
September 25, 2011
Maple leaves in Tokei-ji
The green leaves of Maple are quietly waiting for the moment of their brilliant metamorphosis.
May 19, 2011
Maple leaves and seeds in Tokei-ji
The seeds of maple are waiting calmly for the sudden fresh wind to rise into the air.
May 15, 2011
Spring maple leaves in Jochi-ji
The leaves of maple are gradually deepening greenness as the rainy season approaches inconspicuously.
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