Sir – When the poplar trees were cut down on Comet Way, the A1001, in October 2007 there were objections from local residents. I wrote supporting the felling of the ugly 80-year-old trees and hoped that they would soon be replaced. At the time I
Sir - When the poplar trees were cut down on Comet Way, the A1001, in October 2007 there were objections from local residents.
I wrote supporting the felling of the ugly 80-year-old trees and hoped that they would soon be replaced. At the time I suggested suitable species would be red oaks or red-twigged lime.
A similar oak species has been selected, the pin oak, Quercus palustris, a native of eastern North America - an excellent choice with superb autumn colour. The trees have been provided with a stout support, wire guards and facilities for root ball watering which I hope will be carried out as this species prefers a lime free moist situation.
Fred Olver, St Albans Road West, Hatfield.
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