Tuns of Slough trees for all to see
Slough Borough Council has created a brighter and greener look for the gateway to the town by planting 12 trees in wooden planters on the central reservation of Tuns Lane.
The variety of trees have been planted by Slough Borough Council’s transport division and have been sponsored by Reckitt Benckiser; who will also sponsor their upkeep. A further 16 more trees were planted in Church Street, Chalvey Road East and King’s Road.
The idea to add these plants to Slough’s landscape is part of a new venture to make the town greener, and to enhance Slough’s image.
Savio DeCruz, principal engineer for integrated transport at Slough Borough Council, said: “The trees have made a noticeable difference to the area together with improvements to the verges and the central reservation.
“Trees are an important part of our lives, not only because they look great, but also because they can help in the battle against the effects of pollution.
“I would also like to thank Reckitt Benckiser for their support in sponsoring the 12 trees.”
Commissioner for Slough planning and transportation, Cllr Dexter Smith, said: “The trees planted on the central reservation on Tuns Lane make such a difference to the look of the road.
“Tuns Lane is the first view many of our visitors get of our town, so it is important to get the image right. I know many residents will agree with how good it looks.”
The planted trees are;
* Six Carpinus Betulus – common name: European Hornbeam
* Six Pyrus Calleryana Chanticleer – common name: Ornamental Pear
* Four Tilia Mongolica – common name: Mongolian Pine
* Four Aesculus flavia – common name: Yellow Blackeye
* Four Alnus Incana Aurea – common name: Golden Alder
* Two Sorbus Commixta Embly – common name: Scarlet Rowan
* Two Gleditsia Tricanthos Sunburdt – common name: Honey Locust
Reckitt Benckiser is a world leader in household cleaning and health and personal care brands. It is a global company, with its headquarters in Slough and employs 22,000 people worldwide.
The company have also sponsored one of the large green recycling containers at Montem Leisure Centre, where Slough residents can recycle their plastic bottles, cans, paper and card.
Slough Borough Council