Ancient Trees in New York
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The Hangman's Elm
English Elm (Ulmus procera). 300-346 years (age estimates vary). Free, public park

The Black Tupelo of the Ramble
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica). about 168 years. Free, public park

The Camperdown Elm
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'). about 154 years. Free, public park

The Sassafras of Green-Wood
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum). possibly pre-1838, precise age unconfirmed. Free, cemetery open daily (check seasonal hours)

The Queens Giant
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). 350-450 years. Free, public park

The Manchurian Linden of Kissena Park
Manchurian Linden (Tilia mandshurica). approximately 120-150 years (exact planting date unconfirmed). Free, public park

The Clove Lakes Colossus
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). over 300 years. Free, public park

The Yew of Hero Park
European Yew (Taxus baccata). about 106 years. Free, public park

The Red Oak of the Thain Family Forest
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra). 150-200 years. Paid entry to the New York Botanical Garden

The Red Horse Chestnut of Van Cortlandt House
Red Horse Chestnut (Aesculus x carnea). over 100 years (precise planting date unconfirmed). Free to view from the park; paid entry to enter the Van Cortlandt House Museum itself