East Marlborough Township in Kennett Square in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bonsai Courtyard
Opened 2024
| | Designed by Weiss/Manfredi and Reed Hilderbrand | |
Every Tree Tells A Story
Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and shaping trees in containers to emulate mature tree forms in the natural landscape. The name itself means "tree in pot."
In bonsai, age is a revered characteristic. Trees can be in training for decades, even centuriescared for by generations of artists and master. Gnarled trunks, weathered bark, and growth patterns reflect the slow passage of time.
World-Class Collection
Longwood began collecting bonsai trees after hosting and inspiring education program led by renowned bonsai artist Yuji Yoshimura in 1959.
More recently, a donation of notable trees from The Kennett Collection transformed our collection into one of the most significant public displays of Japanese-trained trees in North America.
We rotate the trees on display to showcase the wide diversity, seasonality, and styles of our collection.
Erected by Longwood Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 39° 52.363′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Potting Shed (a few steps from this marker); London Plane-Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Waterlily Court (about 300 feet away); Royal Water-Platter/Santa Cruz Water-Platter (about 300 feet away); Longwood Hybrid Water-Platter (about
Other markers no longer nearby. Main Fountain Garden (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Pierre S. du Pont, Fountain Visionary (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); An Engineer's Garden (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
