Warblers on Warburton
The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy helped rebuild the tree canopy in northwest Yonkers through its Warblers on Warburton program. The Conservancy planted trees for free on private property with the consent of homeowners.
I was delighted to help the Conservancy launch the "Warblers on Warburton" initiative last year, which will improve the health and beauty of our neighborhood. Barbara P. Smith, President, Hudson River Community Association of Northwest Yonkers, Inc.
The Untermyer gardeners planted a red maple in my front yard last year and it makes me happy every time I look at it, especially when a bird is out there singing! Susie Jones, homeowner
​In 2021, the Conservancy successfully piloted Warblers on Warburton and planted six trees in the front yard of homes on Warburton Avenue. The Conservancy purchased the trees and planted them free of charge. In exchange, the property owners promised to water their tree faithfully for two years, the time it takes for a healthy tree to get established.
 
In 2022, the Conservancy planted an additional 8 trees along Warburton Avenue and neighboring streets that will grow to be majestic shade trees. The planting was done by a supervising gardener, assisted by interns in our Youth Horticultural Initiative which serves Yonkers public high school students.

Warblers on Warburton is the recipient of the 2022 Yonkers Green City Community Leadership Award.

Trees Benefit the Whole Community
  • Increase property values
  • Cooling effect on houses
  • Protect against harmful UV rays
  • Reduce global warming
  • Reduce street noise
  • Provide habitat for birds, including songbirds like the Warbler
  • Stabilize soil
  • Reverse a historic negative effect of redlining
  • Enhance the beauty of the neighborhood for everyone
​Homeowners chose from the following trees:
  • Tupelo—30–50’ high, lustrous oval leaves, bright colors in fall
  • Locust—30–70’ high, fern-like leaves create light shade
  • Red Maple—40–60’ high, five-pointed leaves turn bright red in fall
  • Linden—60-70’ high, dark green leaves with fragrant flowers
  • Red oak—60–75’ high, superb tree with lustrous leaves, vigorous grower
  • Sweetgum—60–75’high, star-shaped leaves with colorful fall foliage
  • Tulip tree—70–90’ high, magnificent with more vertical form
  • Sycamore—75–100’ high, noble tree with colorful bark and spreading form
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