PROGRESS STATUS:  DELIVERED (March 2023)

Bognor Regis is sporting a little tropical flair with the planting of two, 6 foot palm trees at Gloucester Road Garden, a gateway to the town centre via the eastern end of High Street.

The palm trees are part of the late Queen Elizabeth’s green canopy, a UK-wide tree planting initiative to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The aim is to create a network of green spaces across the country to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years of service.

The palm trees are not only beautiful but also hardy and fast-growing. They can grow up to 15 metres tall in their native habitat, but in the UK usually reach 8 to 10 metres after many years. The growth rate of the trunk is about 15 to 30 cm per year, so it would take about 20 to 40 years for the palm trees to reach their full height. The trees are a welcome addition to the Gloucester Road Garden, contributing to the biodiversity and climate resilience of the area by providing shade, oxygen and habitat for wildlife.

The planting was funded by a partnership between Arun District Council and Bognor Regis Business Improvement District (BID), working together to enhance the town centre.

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Explore more of Bognor Regis’s beautiful green spaces by following the link to our parks and gardens page.