Wheaton in Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Tree Trust
Established by P.J. Ryan and Joan Rubin
December 2019
| | Brookside Gardens | |
This tree, an Emmett's Pumpkin Full Moon Japanese Maple (Acer japonicum 'Emmett's Pumpkin'), is the first tree acquired through the Tree Trust, a fund established to purchase and plant new trees at Brookside Gardens, fostering an appreciation for trees and contributing to the health of our planet. Your gift to the Trust will support and enhance the beauty and renewal of these extraordinary gardens. To donate to the Tree Trust, please scan the QR code below or visit MontgomeryParksFoundation.org, click on Donate, and note that your gift is for Brookside Gardens' Tree Trust.
"The survival of humanity depends on the sequestering of carbon, and trees are the most efficient storage method."
P.J. Ryan
Erected 2019 by Montgomery Parks; Montgomery Parks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Montgomery Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.
Location. 39° 3.55′ N, 77° 2.115′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trial Garden (a few steps from this marker); Composting (within shouting distance of this marker); Azalea Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Formal Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Conservatory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); What Happened Here? (about 300 feet away);
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 5, 2024
2. The Tree Trust Marker
The tree is just beyond the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
