Hexagonal Prairie Birdbath

bamboo is definately the BEST plant to have to give you a cehinse feel. many bamboo is hardy to 10 degrees fahenheit, and some down to 0. some dwarf veriety can survive to -30 fahrenheit and come up from the roots. when ever growing amboo it needs a barrier on the sides and bottom so it doesnt start to spread becuase they can take over a backyard especially in warm weather.also bonsai is great. if you live in a decently warm climate camellias are great. you can cut them so they stay small, and make them look interesting. camellias are from china and japan and can survive to 10 degrees fahrenheit with some verieties surviving down to -5 or more. also nece spring and fall flowersa water fall is a great idea too for that feel of a japanese gardenif you live in so cold of a climate that you cant grow anything listed above, then you can bonsai a pine tree or hardy shrub to give a japanese look, or bring in dwarf bamboo trees, and camellias.if you live in a very mild climate many palm trees such as the cehinse fan palm, dragon palm, and fishtail palm are good choices.if you live in a decent climate windmill palms can be worth a try. they are tropical looking, but also japanese looking since they are found in the wild in aisa. also the hardiest of all trunking palms and it will tollerate 10 degrees, but with protection outside during its first two winters it will be okay if nights get as cold as 5 degrees. needle palms are also good at giving an aisan feel and once an adult can survive temps as low as -10 degrees fahenheit every winter with damage, but 0 fahrenheit with no damage at all.