Parks are playing an increasingly important role in urban areas. They are places where people can relax, exercise, socialize, meditate, sunbathe, and play.

Parks are often referred to as the city’s “green lungs.” They contribute positively to the city’s air quality and quality of life.

Parks offer more space for trees to grow and have fewer restrictions. Species that grow taller and wider, as well as those that require a planting site without paved surfaces, can be planted in parks. These trees provide shade and help cool the area. Examples of true park trees include Pterocarya fraxinifolia (common wingnut), Tilia europaea (European linden), Platanus orientalis (Oriental sycamore), and Quercus palustris (swamp oak).

Since parks are visited year-round, it is important to choose a variety of plants that are attractive in every season. Think of blooms or fall colors that create a spectacular display. Evergreen shrubs provide structure.

In parks, the possibilities are endless. In larger cities, growing conditions are often mild in the winter and warm in the summer, making trees from southern regions or those native to a continental climate highly suitable. Examples include Phellodendron amurense (Amur cork tree) and Fraxinus pennsylvanica (soft ash).

Edible species such as Coryllus avellana (hazel), Castania sativa (sweet chestnut), or Mespilus germanica (medlar) can enhance the experience in parks.

Depending on the situation, several types may be suitable. Please contact us for advice by calling 0411-621964.