Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is enhancing its iconic Crabapple Grove with the addition of 25 new trees, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the City Gardens Club.
This beloved feature, known for its breathtaking springtime blossoms, will soon offer an even more vibrant display of color, furthering the Garden’s commitment to sustainability and green spaces 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 flowers 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 four 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.”
QBG is located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until March and from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. between April and October.
The Garden will be free to access from Dec. 16 until Mar. 31. For the rest of the year, admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (62+) and students with ID, $2 for children between 4 and 12, and free for children under three and members.
QBG is an operation made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and corporate, foundation, and individual supporters.
Over time, it has evolved from the five-acre “Gardens on Parade” exhibit showcased at the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair to a 39-acre oasis in one of the City’s most bustling and diverse neighborhoods.
The Garden also acknowledges that it is situated on the traditional land of the Matinecock people, the first people of Flushing, Queens. It pays respect to its ancestors, who have stewarded the land for generations and continue to be present on it today.
They honor these origins by continuing to steward the land with sustainable practices, love for community, and commitment to equity. They also educate the public about the history, significance, contributions, and impact of indigenous peoples and culture.
