New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lacebark Pine

Pinus bungeana

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025

1. Lacebark Pine Marker

Inscription. This is the Garden's oldest lacebark pine, which was planted as a small tree in 1909. Today its mottled gray bark shows the characteristic sunbleached appearance of century-old trees found the wild in its native China. Lacebark pine is highly prized for its beauty and has been planted in Chinese temple courtyards and cemeteries for hundreds of years.

Erected by New York Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 40° 51.803′ N, 73° 52.765′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in New York Botanical Garden. It can be reached from the intersection of Southern Boulevard and 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 America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was

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once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tanyosho Pine (a few steps from this marker); Native Border (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Non-Native Species (within shouting distance of this marker); A Landmark Destination (within shouting distance of this marker); Leon Levy Visitor Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Wamsler Rock (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025

2. The Lacebark Pine

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 91 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.