For many garden lovers, autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year. In Japan, too, autumn is one of the most popular times to visit, alongside the cherry blossom season. The ‘Kōyō’ (the sight of autumn leaves) is celebrated in the garden and landscape.

When designing the parks, Prince Pückler placed particular emphasis on integrating the colours and character of the seasons into his landscapes. Trees with interesting autumn colours were placed in special locations in the park, creating a unique effect.

Autumn colour also plays an important role in the design of our gardens and the selection of our trees and shrubs. Individual trees and shrubs become the protagonists of the garden. Red colouring combined with shades of yellow and brown against a backdrop of green grasses develops into a golden yellow landscape in which the extravagant tree structures become increasingly visible.

In our park at the Augustinum, a very special tree is shining in unique splendour this season: the amber tree (Liquidambar styraciflua). At first, its leaves begin to turn a soft yellow, but as the months go by, the colour intensifies until it turns a bright red to pink.

This way to the video of the park at the Augustinum