Called the hill cherry or Yamazakura, this cherry's introduction to the West from Japan in 1914 is attributed to E.H. Wilson. Unlike other P. serrulata forms, this cherry is not considered a cultivated variety and it can vary greatly, especially in flower color—from white to pale pink.
Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden (south of Lake)
Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival
During the winter months, with its bones laid bare, the Native Flora Garden takes on a much different mood.
View The Quiet Earth: A Forest in Winter
Tuesday–Friday:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday:
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays
(but open Washington's Birthday,
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
| Members | Free |
| Adults | $10 |
| Seniors (65 and over) | $5 |
| Students with a valid ID | $5 |
| Children under 12 | Free |
| Winter Weekdays | Free |
150 Eastern Parkway
455 Flatbush Avenue
990 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
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