The tree planting we wish we were not doing!
This week we were planting trees around the children’s play area near the corner of Bramble Road and Flora Road. This was a planting session that was different from usual for us in two ways.
Firstly, and very positively, we were joined by two Aegon employees as part of their community action. The extra assistance not only helps us but allows them to help in the community and to see the trees they have helped plant grow on into the future.
Secondly and less positively, the trees today were replacing trees that had been planted a few years earlier but have not survived. Liquid ambers, that have wonderful red autumnal foliage, had been planted in the large square cages to give shade around the play area, both to reduce temperatures as well as sun exposure for children and young families. Surprisingly we have found that these tend to establish rather slowly, so we have replaced them with 5 Field Maples “Elegant”. These trees are from Barcham’s Nursery in Ely and were supplied by Braintree District Council. They have a good root formation, grown on in their white fabric root sacks, so should establish and grow on well and will be on our route for watering from around May to September.
Eric Teverson
March 2019
