I was lucky enough to visit in late Spring and the leaves (with exception of the London planetree) were in full display. No native tree stood out among the trees on the island; most trees I found prominently displayed were exotics from Eastern and Western Europe and Japan. But that seems to fit with the island's history of being internationally influenced. Actually, only five tree species make up the bulk of the island's forest - they are little-leaf linden, London planetree, horse chestnut, Norway maple and Kwanzan cherry.
A Statue of Liberty Photo Tour of Trees
By Steve Nix, About.com Guide
Although the Statue of Liberty is stunning to view, her small, 12-acre island would not be as beautiful without the nearly 400 planted trees. All the trees are maintained by a National Park Service (NPS) horticulturist and staff.
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- Statue of Liberty Photo Tour of Trees - The History
- The Trees of Liberty Island
- Liberty Island - Little-leaf Linden - Tilia Cordata
- Liberty Island - Horsechestnut - Aesculus hippocastanum
- Liberty Island - Norway Maple - Acer platanoides
- Liberty Island - Kwanzan Cherry - Prunus serrulata
- Liberty Island - London Planetree - Platanus x acerifolia
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