2025 06 01 柏葉紫陽花（カシワバアジサイ）

 

カシワバアジサイ（柏葉紫陽花、学名：Hydrangea quercifolia）は、アジサイ科（ユキノシタ科）アジサイ属の落葉低木。原産地は北米東南部。

葉の形がカシワの葉に似ていることが、名前の由来で、花はピラミッド型に付く独自の形をしていて、5月〜7月に真っ白い花を付けます。この花は八重咲きと一重咲きがあるとの事でした。、ほかにピラミッドアジサイと呼ばれている植物で「ミナヅキ」という非常に似たアジサイがありますが、葉の形で見分けることができます！

花色はライムグリーンで咲き始め→白→ライムグリーン→ピンク→秋色へと変化していきます。秋には赤銅色になる紅葉も、大変美しいです。

花の美しさ、秋の紅葉も見応えがある、そしてさらにカシワバアジサイは耐寒性があって、日陰でも育てることができるため育てやすく、お庭の植物としても人気のあるアジサイなのです。

教会でもホールから駐車場に続く小径、少し陰になるところですがなかなか立派です。咲いている場所が広がっているのかな？毎年美しく楽しませてくれます！

カシワバアジサイの花言葉は「慈愛」「清純な心」「美」「魅力ある人」「元気な女性」などです。

さて教会では6月に入り、来年度が復興教会の創立80周年の記念の年になるのでそのお祝いに向けて様々な準備をしています。いろんなアイデアを持ち寄ってみんなで作り上げていくお祝いのイベントや制作！わくわくが止まりません💓

わくわくといえば、先日はお誕生日のお祝いがありました！

マリヤ会のメンバーで今年も手作りのケーキ、楽しくまた心温まる日でした～🍰☕

　Oakleaf Hydrangea (Scientific name: Hydrangea quercifolia) is a deciduous shrub in the Hydrangea genus of the Hydrangeaceae (Saxifragaceae) family. It is native to the southeastern United States.

　The name comes from the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the oak tree (kashiwa in Japanese). The flowers have a unique pyramidal shape and bloom pure white from May to July. There are both single and double-flowered varieties. Another plant with similar pyramidal flowers is the “Minazuki” hydrangea, but you can distinguish them by the shape of their leaves.

The flower color changes over time—from lime green at the beginning, to white, then back to lime green, followed by pink, and finally the warm hues of autumn. In the fall, the foliage turns a beautiful coppery red, which is also a delight to see.

Oakleaf hydrangea is loved for its beautiful blooms and autumn foliage. It's also hardy and can thrive even in shady spots, making it a popular choice for gardens.

At our church, there's a slightly shaded path from the hall to the parking lot where these hydrangeas are thriving beautifully. The area where they bloom seems to be expanding each year, and they never fail to bring us joy with their stunning presence!

The flower language (symbolism) of the oakleaf hydrangea includes: "compassion," "pure heart," "beauty," "charming person," and "energetic woman."

Now that June has arrived, preparations are underway at our church for a very special occasion—next year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of our church! We’re excitedly brainstorming ideas and planning events and creative projects to celebrate this important The 80th Foundation Day together. The excitement is truly contagious! 💓

Speaking of celebrations, we also recently had a birthday party!

The Mariyakai (Mary’s Circle) members once again made a handmade cake this year, and it turned out to be a joyful and heartwarming day. 🍰☕