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Black Walnut at Olmsted-Beil House

Borough: Staten Island
Community Board: 03
Designated: 2024

Tree Details

Species: Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
Trunk Diameter 52 Inches

This black walnut tree was planted by Fredrick Law Olmsted, in the house where he lived for seven years from 1848 to 1855. The property includes many incredible trees that were planted in 1850.

Location

Olmsted-Beil House Park
On Olmsted-Beil House property, east of the house

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