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Green Ash in Crotona Park

Borough: Bronx
Community Board: 03
Designated: 2024

Tree Details

Species: Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
Trunk Diameter 55 Inches

Nestled between the soccer field and the playground, this large green ash tree sits in the center of the pathway along passive lawn areas and rolling hills. Nominated for its commanding presence, you can't help but notice and admire this magnificent tree as you walk along the pathway. Green ash trees are native to North America and the leaves turn a beautiful golden-yellow in the autumn. It's becoming more rare to see ash trees around the city and beyond due to their susceptibility to infestation by the emerald ash borer. Parks is working to protect this tree through a robust treatment schedule to make sure it lives on for generations to come.

Location

Crotona Park
South of the Prospect Ave. entrance, behind the playground

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