by Emma Davey Way to “root” for our local tree, Greenpoint!
NYC Parks just added McGolrick Park’s Eastern redbud tree to its list of “Great Trees of New York City,” joining more than 60 other leafy legends this year. The designation comes after a nomination process where New Yorkers could vouch for their favorite tree online, a process that opened up nearly a year ago.
The beautifully bendy Eastern redbud joins the willow oak on Herbert Street as…
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