New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flowering Cherries
The flowering cherries in the collection are beautiful specimen trees that bring color and fragrance to the Garden in the spring.
There are many flowering cherries (Prunus spp.) planted amidst the spruces, pines, and firs of the Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum. Many have grown here for decades, complementing the evergreen foliage of the surrounding conifers. Some of the selections in the Ross Conifer Arboretum are quite large, a testament to their age.
A traditional fixture of Japanese landscapes, flowering cherries have been bred into hundreds of cultivars. These Yoshino cherries (Prunus Χ yedoensis) are a hybrid of two Japanese species. In Japan and Washington, D.C. the flowering of these wonderful trees in early spring is an annual celebration.
Erected by New York Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Events • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 51.905′ N, 73° 52.828′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in New York Botanical Garden. It
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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: Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum (within shouting distance of this marker); Solar Canopies (within shouting distance of this marker); Daylily/Daffodil Walk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John J. Hoffee Tulip Tree Allιe (about 300 feet away); Matelich Anniversary Peony Collection (about 400 feet away); Hybrid Peonies (about 400 feet away); Tulip Tree (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
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 74 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
