New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Firs
These mature Nikko first would be difficult to establish in today's unpredictable climate.
First are native to the crisp, clean air of mountain habitats and are difficult to grow in urban environments, making the mature firs at The New York Botanical Garden especially remarkable. Planting of rare and unusual firs began here in the early 20th century. Highlights include a 65-foot-tall Greek fir (Abies cephalonica) a mature Caucasian fir (Abies nordmanniana) from western Asia, and a young fit (Abies pindrow) from the western Himalayan region. This grove of rare Nikko first (Abies Homolepis) from Japan was originally planted in the late 1920s.
Erected by New York Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 51.913′ N, 73° 52.93′ 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
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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); Marjorie G. Rosen Seasonal Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Daylily/Daffodil Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Matelich Anniversary Peony Collection (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardy Pool (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hybrid Peonies (about 400 feet away); Jane Watson Irwin Perennial Garden (about 500 feet away); Flowering Cherries (about 500 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 86 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
