Indigenous Trees
Lenapehoking green acknowledgement throughout CHP.
Sites 1 - 4. 4 sites with 6 indigenous amelanchier trees (donated by FCHP) with tree tags (already accomplished), and a proposed permanent plaque. See Portal>Plaques & Other Signage.
Site 5. 3 - 5 new indigeneous trees proposed for lawn near CHP’s NE Plaza to begin proposed renovation of the plaza to Lenapehoking Plaza.
Site 5. Lawn has space for 3 - 5 smallish trees.
Native species available: Amalanchier, Hickory, Boxelder Maple, PawPaw, River Birch, American Hornbeam, Catalpa, Redbud, Yellowwood, Dogwood, American Persimmon, American Holly, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Black Gum, Hophornbeam, Sourwood, Oaks (red, white, bicolor, scarlet, shingle, bur, pin, willow, post), Bald Cypress, American Linden, American Elm
Two saplings near central fountain (site 1)
NYC Parks commits to required two years stewardship for the trees planted Arbor Day, 2025, with FCHP’s volunteer assistance.
Lenapehoking green acknowledgement throughout CHP
Text acknowledgement in tree tags. Planted Arbor Day 2025