Descanso Gardens, Botanical garden in La Cañada Flintridge, California, US.
The 150-acre garden contains extensive collections of camellias, roses, and native oak trees spread across cultivated and natural landscapes.
E. Manchester Boddy purchased the property in 1937, transforming the former Spanish land grant into a horticultural center with a two-story mansion.
The Japanese Garden section incorporates traditional design elements with bridges, stone lanterns, and tea house structures representing Japanese gardening principles.
Descanso Gardens welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering guided tours, educational programs, and seasonal festivals throughout the year.
The garden holds an extraordinary collection of camellias, acquired during World War II from Japanese-American nurseries affected by internment policies.
Location: California
Website: https://descansogardens.org
GPS coordinates: 34.20028,-118.21250
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:49
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