NYBG. New York, USA. Historical gallery located in New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx, New York.

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The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located in the Bronx, New York, is a 250-acre living museum and National Historic Landmark founded in 1891. Below is a detailed overview of its history, notable trees, festivals, and educational activities, information available and updates on October 25, 2025.

History of the New York Botanical Garden
The NYBG was inspired by Nathaniel Lord Britton and Elizabeth Gertrude Britton after their visit to Kew Gardens in London in 1888. The couple rallied support from the scientific community, civic leaders, and philanthropists like Andrew Carnegie and J.P. Morgan to establish a world-class botanical garden in New York City. In 1891, the New York State Legislature set aside land within Bronx Park for the garden, and the NYBG was officially incorporated. The garden’s design was influenced by Columbia University’s botanist Torrey Botanical Club, and its early development included constructing key facilities like the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, completed in 1902, modeled after London’s Crystal Palace.

The NYBG grew into a leading center for botanical research and conservation, housing the LuEsther T. Mertz Library (founded in 1899, one of the largest botanical libraries in the world) and the William & Lynda Steere Herbarium (with over 7.8 million specimens). It has played a significant role in plant science, including contributions to global biodiversity studies and conservation efforts. Over the years, the garden expanded its educational programs, exhibitions, and public engagement, becoming a cultural and scientific institution visited by over a million people annually.
Notable Trees

The NYBG is home to a diverse collection of trees, including a 50-acre old-growth forest, the Thain Family Forest, one of the last remaining native woodlands in New York City. Here are some highlights:
• Thain Family Forest: This forest contains trees predating the garden’s founding, including oaks, hickories, and tulip trees, some over 200 years old. It’s a living testament to the region’s pre-colonial landscape and is actively studied for ecological research.
• Specimen Trees: The garden features over 30,000 trees, including rare and champion trees. Notable species include:
• Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides): Once thought extinct, this species was rediscovered in the 1940s, and NYBG has several specimens.
• American Elm (Ulmus americana): Historic elms are preserved, showcasing resistance to Dutch elm disease.
• Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum): Found in the Azalea Garden, these trees are prized for their vibrant fall colors.
• Conifer Collection: The Benenson Ornamental Conifers area features pines, spruces, and firs, showcasing diverse textures and forms.
• Tree Conservation: The NYBG participates in global tree conservation, including efforts to protect endangered species like the Wollemi pine.