Queens Botanical Garden Plants 25 New Trees in Beloved Crabapple Grove

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is proud to announce the planting of 25 new trees in its beloved Crabapple Grove, a cherished feature of the Garden that provides a stunning springtime display of blossoms. This enhancement was made possible through the generous sponsorship of the City Gardens Club, a long-standing partner in promoting green spaces and sustainability in urban environments.

The Crabapple Grove is a signature feature of QBG, known for its breathtaking spring blooms that often draw comparisons to cherry blossoms. QBG’s crabapple trees offer a uniquely striking display, with blooms that appear before the leaves, creating a vivid burst of color each spring.

The 25 new trees include seven Malus ‘Royal Raindrops,’ five Malus ‘Golden Raindrops,’ eight Malus ‘Prairiefire,’ and five Malus ‘Donald Wyman.’ The new trees are about 4 years old and are expected to bloom in spring 2025.

“We are thrilled to expand our Crabapple Grove with the support of the City Gardens Club,” said Evie Hantzopoulos, Executive Director of Queens Botanical Garden. “This partnership reflects our shared mission to create and preserve green spaces for the community and future generations.”

“The City Gardens Club of New York City is proud to fund the revitalization of the iconic Crab Apple Orchard with this special grant. The installation of 25 new trees closely aligns with our mission to preserve and enrich green spaces for public benefit throughout New York City.”