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Copper Beech Tree
The Trees of Martin House Landscape

The Trees of Martin House

Many of you may have admired the original European Copper Beech tree that resides on Jewett Parkway. However, did you know there are 21 different types of trees for a total of 52 on the estate? Let's talk trees. There are 17 elm trees in two varieties, both of which…
Martin House
August 24, 2022
Landscaping the Wright Way
Landscaping the Wright Way Landscape

Landscaping the Wright Way

Thanks to Buffalo Magazine and writer Annette Redican for sharing the story of the historic landscape restoration in the April issue as we enjoy the first spring blooms! This article originally appeared in The Buffalo News on March 27, 2020.   Few American architects are held in as high regard…
Martin House
April 6, 2020
Landscaping Restoration Event
Landscape Restoration Press Event Landscape

Landscape Restoration Press Event

Pictured left to right: Mark Bayer of Bayer Landscape Architecture, Council Member Joel Feroleto, Mayor Byron Brown, New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Martin House Board President Keith Stolzenburg, Martin House Executive Director Mary Roberts, Jamie Robideau of HHL Architects, and NYS Parks Director Mark Mistretta. On May 30, 2018,…
Martin House
May 30, 2018
Copper Beech Tree
Copper Beech Tree Landscape

Copper Beech Tree

This stately copper beech tree has graced the front lawn of the Martin House for more than 100 years. It has withstood ice storms, winter winds, and the heat of summer. The copper beech is an ornamental cultivar of European beech, native to most of Europe and related to the…
Martin House
September 14, 2014