Monastery Garden – Ghent
With Cura's Garden by Ben Thorp Brown, the courtyard of Kunsthal Gent's old monastery garden once again becomes part of the Endless Exhibition. The installation of trees, plants and sculptures unfolds over time. Each tree is specifically chosen and represents a character through which the visitor develops a relationship with the garden. One symbolises sadness, the other embraces the visitor. The Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’, Cryptomeria j. ‘Jindai’ and Sequoiadendron gig. ‘Pendulum’ represent some characters of the whole.
Photography: Lukas Neven & Michiel de Cleene
Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’ (Weeping Weymouth pine)
Pinus strobus ‘Pendula' is an impressive, hanging form of the Weymouth pine that immediately stands out with its graceful, arching branches and soft, blue-green needles. It is a special, characterful tree with a natural and elegant appearance. This unique conifer has a playful, almost sculptural appearance and is perfect as a solitair in a garden or park.
Cryptomeria j. ‘Jindai’ (Japanese Cedar)
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Jindai’ is a compact and slow-growing variety of Japanese cedar. This graceful conifer stands out with its densely branched, pyramidal shape and soft green needles. Its modest size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, rock gardens or as part of a Japanese garden.
Sequoiadendron gig. ‘Pendulum’ (Weeping Giant Sequoia)
Sequoiadendron giganteum ‘Pendulum’ is a striking, weeping variety of the giant sequoia. This particular conifer has an erratic, pendulous growth habit and a slender growth form, giving it a sculptural and unique appearance. Its characteristic shape makes it a real eye-catcher in any garden or park.