Rare Japanese Maples & Unusual Trees in an Ontario Collector’s Garden #gardentour #japanesemaple

Step into one of Ontario’s most remarkable private gardens, where over 100 Japanese maples and a collection of rare trees and shrubs transform a suburban property into a breathtaking paradise. For more than 40 years, Dennis and Carol have cultivated their garden in Ilderton, Ontario, carefully selecting unusual trees, shrubs, and perennials. Their passion for rare and distinctive plants shines through in every corner of this half-acre oasis. 🌳 Highlights of this episode include: An extraordinary collection of Japanese maples (Acer palmatum), including cultivars such as ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Inaba Shidare’, ‘Red Dragon’, ‘Summer Gold’, ‘Villa Taranto’, and the variegated Carnival field maple (Acer campestre ‘Carnival’). Rare and unusual trees like the Northern Lights Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), Kelsey’s Weeping Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis ‘Kelsey’s Weeping’), Sargent Weeping Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis ‘Sargentii’), and the Slender Silhouette Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’). Colorful daylilies (Hemerocallis), tuberous begonias (Begonia × tuberhybrida), succulents, Liberty hosta, and other carefully chosen plants that provide year-round interest. Garden design tips on creating continuous bloom, using mulch to protect roots, and caring for succulents and begonias. This garden is more than a plant collection — it’s a story of dedication, creativity, and the joy of gardening. Dennis and Carol share insights into their approach, their love of unusual trees, and the benefits of gardening for health, well-being, and community. Whether you’re a Japanese maple collector, a lover of rare trees, or simply looking for inspiration for your own backyard, this episode offers a beautiful glimpse into a garden built with passion and care. 📍 Location: Ilderton, Ontario, Canada 🌱 Featured plants: Japanese maples (Acer palmatum), ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Inaba Shidare’, ‘Red Dragon’, ‘Summer Gold’, ‘Villa Taranto’, Acer campestre ‘Carnival’ 🔔 Subscribe to Some Time in the Garden for more inspiring stories of gardeners and their unique landscapes across Canada and beyond. #JapaneseMaple #RareTrees #OntarioGarden #GardenTour #SomeTimeInTheGarden #BackyardGarden #Daylilies #Begonias #PrivateGardenTour Ep 23 Rare Japanese Maples & Unusual Trees | Carol & Dennis’ Collector’s Garden Produced by Films Reflektor https://www.filmsreflektor.com Follow us on Instagram: @SomeTimeintheGarden • FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567096132599