A Brooklyn elm grown from a rare Scottish mutation has weeping branches; poet Marianne Moore drew attention to the neglected tree in 1967, helping spark a campaign to protect Prospect Park – FinSiddhi

A Brooklyn elm grown from a rare Scottish mutation has weeping branches; poet Marianne Moore drew attention to the neglected tree in 1967, helping spark a campaign to protect Prospect Park

The Camperdown Elm, a remarkable tree in Prospect Park since 1872, has endured years of neglect and damage. In 1967, poet Marianne Moore drew attention to its plight in a heartfelt poem, igniting public advocacy for its preservation. This movement ultimately fostered the creation of the Prospect Park Alliance, dedicated to safeguarding the park and its treasures.
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