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11. Living symbols
Although its harmony gives it an entirely natural appearance,
nothing in the design of a Japanese garden is left to chance.
The plants themselves, for instance, are imbued with symbolism.
Some species express the passing of time, as they flower and their leaves grow and die.
The gardener plants magnolias, cherry trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, irises, peonies and others,
so that in the spring their flowers will open, show their colours and then fade.
Maples are planted so that they will offer their blazing colours in the fall.
Other plants are selected for their inspirational value.
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