New cherry trees for Hereford gateway

Published by Jane Clee for Herefordshire Council in Communities and also in Environment, Local Government

One of the main entrances to Hereford has benefited from a major tree-planting scheme, which will provide spectacular colour during the springtime in coming years, thanks to Herefordshire Council’s parks, countryside & leisure development service.

Five white cherry trees and eight pink cherry trees were planted along the roadside verge at Holme Lacy Road in Hereford during National Tree Week in December. 

15 new lime trees were also planted on the verge adding to the seven limes which were planted there several years ago and have become well established

The cherry trees will reinstate an original scheme, which once existed on this verge in the past and has been missed by people who live locally or regularly travel along the road.

John Francis assistant parks manager, said: “I remember the original trees which unfortunately became diseased or died of natural causes and had to be removed, so I’m delighted we’ve been able to replant them.

“The white blossoming cherry trees and the pink blossoming cherry trees have been planted alternately and it is hoped that once they become established there will be an eye-catching display of colour during the spring.”

National Tree Week takes place at the beginning of December each year and numerous trees were planted at various sites across the county by the council’s contract partner Amey Wye Valley Ltd.
 
The winter months are the best time of year to plant trees and where possible new ones are planted to replace any hazardous trees removed earlier in the year, those that have been vandalised or those that have been unsuccessful and to improve the county’s tree-scape.