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Manchurian Linden at Kissena Park

Borough: Queens
Community Board: 07
Designated: 1985

Tree Details

Species: Littleleaf linden (Tilia cordata)
Height: 78.72 Feet
Trunk Diameter 63 Inches
Average Canopy Spread 41 Feet

The sizable Manchurian linden located immediately adjacent to the tennis courts is a rare and exotic species that typifies the work undertaken by the Parsons nursery in importing exotic species to the United States.

Location

Kissena Park
Immediately adjacent to the tennis courts - 75 feet north of the public restroom

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