New trees brighten Cape Town city centre

The trees, supplied by the City of Cape Town Recreation and Parks Department, have been planted on the Foreshore, along the Buitengracht median and in sections of Orange and Bree streets. Aimed at making the Cape Town CBD greener and more welcoming for residents, workers, and visitors, 22 trees were planted across the CBD last week, with a further 10 set to be planted this week. It is one of the latest initiatives by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID).

Supplied by the City of Cape Town Recreation and Parks Department, the trees have been planted along the Foreshore, along the Buitengracht median, and in sections of Orange and Bree streets. Species include Ficus rubiginosa, Ceratonia siliqua, Erythrina caffra, and Ekebergia capensis. CCID Urban Management teams prepared planting sites by digging holes and enriching the soil with compost. Ward 115 councillor, Ian McMahon, welcomed the initiative, noting the role trees play in creating a more people-friendly city.