Winterthur near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

How old is this tree?

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 27, 2021

1. How old is this tree? Marker

Inscription. A very slow-growing tree, this Cut-Leaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Dissectum') is more than 50 years old. The owner of a local private estate donated the tree in 1970. Originally planted at Magnolia Bend, it was moved here in 1974 to complement the Japanese-influenced design of the Visitor Center and surrounding plantings.

Erected by Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 39° 48.521′ N, 75° 36.244′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Winterthur. Marker and tree are adjacent to the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library's Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur DE 19735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Visitor Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Conservatory (approx. 0.2 miles away); 300-Year-Old Oak Tree (approx. ¼ mile away); East Terrace (approx. ¼ mile away); Glade (approx. ¼ mile away); The Louise du Pont Crowninshield Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Bath House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

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1. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. (Submitted on October 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Acer palmatum var. dissectum. (Submitted on October 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 27, 2021

2. How old is this tree? Marker

Cut-Leaf Japanese Maple (<i>Acer palmatum</i> 'Dissectum') image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 27, 2021

3. Cut-Leaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Dissectum')

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.