Beautiful new trees are now brightening public green spaces across the borough, thanks to a generous donation of 40 birch trees from Stone Lane Gardens.
Famous for its national collections of birch and alder trees, Stone Lane Gardens is a charity which opens its special Dartmoor edge woodland gardens to visitors, as well as selling some of its fantastic variety of Birch trees to customers.
Six different species were donated, all with equally evocative names including Himalayan Spirit, Moonbeam, Red Panda, Sacred Scroll and Pink Champagne. The colour of the stems ranging from brilliant white to pale pinks and deep reds.
The trees were planted by our Grounds Maintenance Team at six green sites around Tavistock, Okehampton and Princetown. As well as supporting pollinators and birds, the trees have been planted in locations where residents can enjoy their colour through the seasons, adding a little more interest to grassy areas within the urban environment.
West Devon Borough Council’s Cllr Chris West, Hub Lead for Climate Change and Biodiversity, said: “A big thank you to Stone Lane Gardens for their generous donation. This is the second time over five years that they have reached out to us and we are thrilled to plant more of their distinctive trees within our public green spaces. These species of Birch are ones typically only planted in arboretums or private gardens.
“The trees will bring interest and wildlife value to these small green spaces and will hopefully bring enjoyment to those who watch them grow in their new locations.”
Paul Bartlett, Garden Manager at Stone Lane Gardens, added: “It is great to see some of our trees planted within West Devon spaces. The trees are varied and special and will brighten the environment with their vibrant leaf and stem colours throughout the seasons.
“If you want to see our National Collection within a woodland setting, please visit us year-round just outside Chagford.”
Find out more at: https://stonelanegardens.com
