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

Magnolias at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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

1. Magnolias at Brooklyn Botanic Garden Marker

Inscription. In years past, BBG played an important role in magnolia breeding and produced a number of significant hybrids. In and around Magnolia Plaza, you'll find seven of these notable hybrids.

[Caption:]
Dr. Evamaria Sperber by her creation, Magnolia 'Elizabeth'

Erected by Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women.

Location. 40° 40.034′ N, 73° 57.75′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City

and on Long Island.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Magnolia 'Judy Zuk' (here, next to this marker); Magnolia × brooklynensis (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Magnolia × brooklynensis (within shouting distance of this marker); Jasmuižas 37 - First (Bird)house (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Magnolia × brooklynensis (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Magnolia × brooklynensis (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia 'Marillyn' (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

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

2. Magnolias at Brooklyn Botanic Garden Marker

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 244 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.