Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Magnolia × brooklynensis

'Hattie Carthan'

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 13, 2022

1. Magnolia × brooklynensis Marker

Inscription. This hybrid was introduced by BBG in 1989. Its unique flower is mostly yellow with magenta-rose veins appearing from its base. Its name honors the community activist and environmentalist who founded the Magnolia Tree Earth Center in Brooklyn.

Erected by Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 40° 40.043′ N, 73° 57.764′ 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. Magnolia Plaza (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Magnolia × brooklynensis (a few steps from this marker); Magnolias at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia 'Judy Zuk' (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named

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Magnolia × brooklynensis (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia 'Marillyn' (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Magnolia × brooklynensis (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Additional keywords. Magnolia × brooklynensis

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 13, 2022

2. Magnolia × brooklynensis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.