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Yew in Hero Park

Borough: Staten Island
Community Board: 01
Designated: 2024

Tree Details

Species: English yew (Taxus baccata)
Trunk Diameter 16 Inches

This English yew is believed to be one of the original 144 evergreen trees planted in 1920 in honor of the Staten Island soldiers who died during World War I. A nearby memorial plaque names and pays tribute to each of the fallen soldiers.

Location

Hero Park
Southeast of Victory Blvd entrance

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