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Weeping Willow at Creative Little Garden

Borough: Manhattan
Community Board: 03
Designated: 2024

Tree Details

Species: Weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
Trunk Diameter 37 Inches

In 1978, this weeping willow was planted in an abandoned lot, as part of a community effort to turn this vacant land into a community garden. Years later, both the tree and The Creative Little Garden are flourishing. This tree lost a major branch several years ago, but is stll beloved by garden volunteers and the community.

Location

530 East 6th St

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