Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), and Stone Pine (Pinus pinea). The Japanese Garden contains a stately Koyamaki (Sciadopitys verticillata) on the island in the center of the garden, Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata), Japanese Cherry (Prunus serrulata), Hinoki Cypress, Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum), and Weeping Higan Cherry (Prunus subhirtella), as well as irises (Iris spp.), Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.), and Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides). The Sunken Garden, with lagoon connecting it to Lake Carasaljo, features a 17th-century marble fountain from southern France, a double marble staircase flanked by lions, and carved marble benches which are copies of the benches in the Vatican Garden. The lagoon connects to Lake Carasaljo under a bridge also designed by Bruce Price, restored in 1999. The Sunken Garden features azaleas (Rhododendron spp.), Sawara Cypress, myrtle, and Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis). See also List of botanical gardens and arboretums in the United States References S. Mary Grace Burns Arboretum, Georgian Court University, Fourth Edition, 2005. External links Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum of Georgian Court University JGardens.com: Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum Burns Arboretum Burns Arboretum Burns Arboretum Burns Arboretum Burns Arboretum Japanese gardens in the United States Georgian Court University Protected areas established in 1989 1989 establishments in New Jersey