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

Dr. Frank Skinner's Lilacs

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

1. Dr. Frank Skinner's Lilacs Marker

Inscription. Dr. Frank Skinner (1882-1967), a rancher and self-taught horticulturist in Manitoba, Canada, developed some of the most versatile lilacs available to gardeners today. He utilized the low- and full-growing Syringa oblata ssp. diversifolia to breed disease-tolerant, strong growing lilacs that can withstand frigid winter temperatures of -40°F. Many of Skinner's incredibly adaptable lilacs perform well in both extremely cold and warm winter climates.

Erected by New York Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 40° 51.586′ N, 73° 52.444′ 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: 2853 Bronx Park Rd, Bronx NY 10467, 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 the North Atlantic

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Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

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: Hybridizing Lilacs (here, next to this marker); Lilacs and Climate Study (a few steps from this marker); A World of Lilacs (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Lilacs (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoring a Historic Collection (within shouting distance of this marker); Modern Roses & Their Hybridizers (within shouting distance of this marker); Burn Family Lilac Collection (within shouting distance of this marker); Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

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

2. Dr. Frank Skinner's Lilacs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.