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Northern Red Oak in Saratoga Park

Borough: Brooklyn
Community Board: 03
Designated: 2024

Tree Details

Species: Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
Trunk Diameter 54 Inches

Prior to its acquisition as a park, this site, a full square city block, was used as a circus ground, and this northern red oak likely dates back to circus days. Nominated for its size, this northern red oak stands tall near the center of the loop near a children's playground. A renovation completed in 2023 preserved the placement of the playground around a central corridor to protect this magnificent tree.

Location

Saratoga Park
On southern side of the path north of the children's playground

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