Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Weeping Beech Tree

Photographed By Christopher Kirch, December 2, 2020

1. The Weeping Beech Tree Marker

Inscription. This huge and ancient tree has grown from a cutting which Samuel Parsons brought from Belgium and planted here 1847. The sheltering branches have a spread of 85 feet and are supported by a trunk 14 feet in circumference which rises to a height of 65 feet. Samuel Parsons, a Flushing nurseryman, supplied many of the original trees and shrubs for Central Park in Manhattan and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 40° 45.813′ N, 73° 49.433′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker is on 37th Avenue, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 143-35 37th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Weeping Beech Tree (here, next to this marker); Kingsland Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Kingsland Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Kingsland (within shouting distance of this marker); John Bowne House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Margaret Carman Green (about 400

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feet away); The Bowne House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Bowne House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Photographed By Christopher Kirch, December 2, 2020

2. The Weeping Beech Tree Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Christopher Kirch of Massapequa, New York. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Christopher Kirch of Massapequa, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.