New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mountain Magnolia
Magnolia fraseri
Native to the Appalachian Mountain from Virginia to Georgia, mountain magnolia is an impressive deciduous tree. Its large leaves have distinctive "earlobes" at the base and can reach nearly a food or more in length. Large fragrant white flowers nine inches in diameter appear in late spring. The genus is named for John Fraser (1750-1811), the Scottish plant explorer who collected many North American plants and introduced them into cultivation in Europe.
Erected by New York Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 40° 51.778′ N, 73° 52.673′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in New York Botanical Garden. It can be reached from Southern Boulevard south of Xavier Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900 Southern Blvd, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Native Plant Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Conserving Native Plants (within shouting distance of this marker); A History of Native Plants (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Non-Native Species (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rock Garden (about 300 feet away); Native Border (about 400 feet away); Thain Family Forest (about 400 feet away); Human Impact (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
