Magnolia Plaza lies in front of the beaux arts Administration Building and showcases the trees in Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s renowned magnolia collection.
In March, the early-blooming star magnolias begin to flower, covering the trees with a multitude of white blossoms. In April and into May, the ivory, yellow, pink, and rich purple flowers of the later-blooming magnolias emerge, including many of hybrids developed by BBG.
The plaza was designed by landscape architect Harold Caparn and was first planted in 1932.
Highlights
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Magnolia stellata (star magnolia) buds beginning to open in March. Photo by Blanca Begert. -
Magnolia salicifolia (anise magnolia) on the border of Magnolia Plaza. -
Magnolia x brooklynensis ‘Yellow Bird’ blooming in May. Photo by Blanca Begert. -
Magnolia x ‘Lois’ blooming in April. Photo by Blanca Begert. -
Magnolia 'Marillyn' on Magnolia Plaza in April. Photo by Blanca Begert.
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Blog > Eight Magnolia Hybrids Bred by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Blog > Magnolia Plaza Is in Bloom
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