Thai Garden Elephant

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Thai Garden Elephant, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, Wisconsin, September 20, 2012
Thai Garden Elephant, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, Wisconsin, September 20, 2012

Olbrich Botanical Gardens:

The Thai Garden surrounding the Pavilion emulates a lush, tropical garden with Wisconsin-hardy plants. Ornamental grasses, some reaching up to 12 feet tall, and several hardy bamboos are essential in creating a tropical look. Large-leafed shrubs and trees are pruned to give them the look of plants in a typical Thai garden.

Glazed water jars and clipped tree art called mai dat, are both common elements of Thai gardens. Mai dat is a traditional horticulture feature in Thai gardens that has been practiced since the 13th century. Olbrich uses large Chinese junipers for the clipped tree art.


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2. Olbrich Botanical Gardens website
3. Wikipedia

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