New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History of Conifers
This collection of trees is one of the oldest plantings at the Garden.
The remarkable diversity of conifers in the Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum is owed to the collection's long history. Originally called the "Pinetum," it was one of the original collections developed at the Garden. Founding director Nathaniel Lord Britton himself designed the earliest plantings beginning in 1901, which included 90 to 100 species of conifers. Year after year, additional specimens were added to the collection.
The collection entered its next phase in 2004, when the wealth of rare, historic specimens within the collection was in need of greater care. Today the Garden's horticulturists continue to maintain this historic collection, ensuring its preservation for generations to come.
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 1901.
Location. 40° 51.819′ N, 73° 52.849′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in New York Botanical Garden. It can
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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: Jane Watson Irwin Perennial Garden (a few steps from this marker); Nancy Bryan Luce Herb Garden (a few steps from this marker); Matelich Anniversary Peony Collection (a few steps from this marker); Ladies' Border (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jane Watson Irwin Perennial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Hybrid Peonies (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leon Levy Visitor Center (about 400 feet away); Tanyosho Pine (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
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