Plants in New York State

A century-old magnolia tree is the only living landmark tree in New York City.

This New York estate was designed to resemble a medieval Scottish castle.

This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants.

This Catskills museum preserves stumps from the earliest known fossil forest on Earth.

This once-private estate is now a dreamy, meditative garden that's open to the public.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

An unassuming nature trail winds through dozens of tiny houses built for the wee people.

This plot of old-growth forest is the largest surviving remnant of New York City's original woodland.

Twenty-three trees, each paired with a basalt stone, line a street in Chelsea, continuing an urban project started by German Fluxus artist Joseph Beuys.

Thriving meadows span a rooftop in one of Brooklyn's most heavily industrialized neighborhoods.

A Frankenstein blend of science and art allows one tree to produce 40 different types of stone fruit.

This small and serene place for quiet reflection on Staten Island was built in China based on the gardens of the Ming Dynasty.

The abandoned grounds and derelict greenhouses of this once-magnificent Edwardian estate are now a nature preserve open for exploration.

This art center is way beyond your average pumpkin-carving operation.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

Three gardens with toilets and urinals filled with bright flowers started as a protest against zoning rules.