New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Native Plant Garden
This garden celebrates the beauty and diversity of native plants and their role in the natural world around us.
This 3.5-acre site, shaped by glaciers and partially shaded by ancient trees, has been the location of The New York Botanical Garden's native plant display since the 1930sa destination for visitors to discover the wide variety of plants that grow in habitats throughout northeastern North America.
Opened in spring 2013, the redesigned Native Plant Garden continues the tradition of conserving and studying native flora that has been an essential part of the Botanical Garden's mission since its foundation in 1891. Landscape architecture firm Oehme, van Sweden & Associates has taken full advantage of the dramatic natural landscape to create a four-season horticultural display that celebrates native species as beautiful and diverse garden plants and underscores their crucial role in local ecosystems. The Native Plant Garden serves as a sanctuary for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife as well as an outdoor classroom where visitors can learn to appreciate the versatility and resilience of plants native to northeastern
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Erected by New York Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2013.
Location. 40° 51.759′ N, 73° 52.703′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in New York Botanical Garden. It is at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Xavier Way, on the right when traveling north on Southern Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900 Bridge Trail, Bronx NY 10458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mountain Magnolia (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Non-Native Species (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Border (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025
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Native Plant Garden
A gift of the Leon Levy Foundation
① Magnolia Grove
Sweetbay magnolias greet visitors to the Native Plant Garden.
② Woodland
The Woodland is filled with stately trees and an array of ephemeral wildflowers that emerge in spring.
③ Wetland
The center of the garden is a shallow valley with a water features and wetland that support aquatic plants and animals.
④ Birch Grove
A grove of river birches and red-twig dogwoods dazzles in winter.
⑤ Meadow
The Meadow comes alive with grasses and wildflowers that attract birds and insects each summer and fall.
⑥ Glade
Ancient trees, spring ephemerals, and other woodland plants are found here.
⑦ Native Border
The Native Border is a display of plants well suited to home gardens.
A gift of the Leon Levy Foundation
① Magnolia Grove
Sweetbay magnolias greet visitors to the Native Plant Garden.
② Woodland
The Woodland is filled with stately trees and an array of ephemeral wildflowers that emerge in spring.
③ Wetland
The center of the garden is a shallow valley with a water features and wetland that support aquatic plants and animals.
④ Birch Grove
A grove of river birches and red-twig dogwoods dazzles in winter.
⑤ Meadow
The Meadow comes alive with grasses and wildflowers that attract birds and insects each summer and fall.
⑥ Glade
Ancient trees, spring ephemerals, and other woodland plants are found here.
⑦ Native Border
The Native Border is a display of plants well suited to home gardens.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
