Friday 14 January 2011

Trees for Years - 2011 trees and plants for Colchester


Trees for Years is run by Colchester Borough Council and they will be giving away 2011 trees and plants this year to help make the Borough a greener place. This year’s giveaway will be on Saturday 22nd January between 10am and 3pm in the car park of the Council Offices at Rowan House, Sheepen Road. 
Residents can collect up to three trees/plants per household and community/volunteer groups, Schools and parish councils can collect up to 20 trees per organisation. Trees for Years are open to all residents, parish councils, community/volunteer/charity groups and schools in the Colchester Borough. 
All the trees and plants must be planted in private ground and help and guidance will be at hand for anyone not sure! 
This theme is fruit and nut and the following species will be available.
Raspberry canes
Blackcurrant canes
Redcurrant
Strawberry
Pear communis – Pear
Corylus avellana – Hazel cob nut
Betula pendula – Silver Birch
Quercus robur – Oak
Acer campestre – Field Maple