Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cherry Esplanade
Each spring, this garden puts on a spectacular show of pink cherry blossoms as rows of Prunus 'Kanzan' bloom. In fall, scarlet oaks (Quercus coccinea) that line the outer paths display colorful leaves.
Cherry Esplanade was first planted with ornamental cherries in 1941. More than 40 cultivars selected for their flowers make BBG's collection one of the best places to view cherry blossoms outside Japan.
Spring blooms are the inspiration for Sakura Matsuri, the Garden's annual cherry blossom festival.
Erected by Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Events • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 40° 40.08′ N, 73° 57.867′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Marker can be reached from Flatbush Avenue north of Empire Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 455 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY 11238, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty Oaks (here, next to this marker); Living Land Acknowledgement (a few steps from this marker); Weeping Beech
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
