Haringey estates to blossom

Monday 23 November 2009

Homes for Haringey has invested in brightening up the estates it manages by planting a variety of over 130 exquisite trees across the borough.

The species include native trees such as Field Maple, Silver Birch, Hawthorn and Rowan and more ‘ornamental’ type trees such as Flowering Cherry, Whitebeam, Pride of India and Tulip trees. The tree planting programme, including edible nut bearing species such as Walnut and Sweet Chestnut, is taking place on estate open spaces in Hornsey, Wood Green and North and South Tottenham.

Some of the species such as Silver Birch and Rowan can live for 50 years, whilst the lifespan of Tulip trees and Sweet Chestnut can reach 150 to 200 years.The programme has been matched funded by Homes for Haringey and Haringey Council’s Recreation services. Planting started in September and will be complete by mid December.

Peter Purdie, Head of Estate Services, said: “We are committed to constantly improving the landscape of our estates for both tenants and visitors.  We have a wide variety of exotic trees which will benefit the local community by making estates greener, more attractive as well as contributing to environmental climate change.These trees will be visually stimulating, improve air quality and provide shelter. In addition the Walnut and Sweet Chestnut variety will offer a rich, edible and sustainable resource.”

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