Springtime in NYC!
Take in the array of colors and fragrances when touring New York City! Tree and plant growths vary according to seasonal blossom times. I will post this section accordingly. CHECK BACK ON THIS BLOG FOR FLOWERING UPDATES.
Here are some of the blossoming trees and plants you’ll see on the streets of NYC.
Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree in Central Park. End of April
Tulips in Central Park. End of April.
Crab Apple Tree in Central Park. End of April.
Flowering Dogwood on the Upper East Side. End of April.
Hydrangeas in Planters outside Lenox Hill Hospital. End of April.
Eastern Redbud or Judas Tree. Mid-April.
Well, as I walk around NYC, I can’t help but notice the budding Callery Pear trees. These trees are ornamental and do not produce edible fruit.
A Flowering Callery Pear tree on a New York City Street. Early April.
The most famous Callery Pear tree is also known as the “Survivor Tree” at the World Trade Center. After the 9/11 attacks, and during the cleanup, workers discovered the charred remains of a tree that had stood on the original site. The tree was removed from the rubble and placed in the care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
After the tree was brought back to life, it was returned to the 9/11 Memorial Park in 2010. It is the only tree at the Memorial that blossoms white flowers. The tree is a symbol of survival, resilience and rebirth.
Daffodils and broad'-leaf Grape Hyacinth. Early April.
Hyacinths along Madison Avenue. Early to Mid-April.