Canada celebrated its official National Tree Day on Sept. 20, and each year the City of Moose Jaw picks one Tree of Significance to mark the occasion.
This year’s Tree of Significance is a mature little leaf linden tree (Tilia cordata), located at 1316 Princess Crescent.
The tree was nominated because of its fragrant, late-spring blossoms and its large, even form. As far as linden trees go, this is an excellent specimen to represent the species. Linden trees from the family Malvaceae are native to many parts of Europe.
For a tree to get considered, it should have some outstanding property that sets it apart from countless others in the community. A tree that’s unusual or interesting, noteworthy due to its size or shape, or a rare species for the region will be considered. As well, a tree with historical significance makes an ideal candidate.
Nominated trees should be in an area accessible to the public, such as common areas or in the front yard of a residential address.
Moose Jaw’s Parks and Recreation Department encourages all residents to notice and appreciate our city’s urban forest.
“This program encourages residents to take notice of and appreciate the beauty of our urban forest,” city horticulturalist Sarah Regent explained.
The City of Moose Jaw’s Tree of Significance program has been held yearly since the inception of both National Tree Day and the National Forest Week, which were initiated back in 2011.
Canada’s National Tree Day takes place on the Wednesday of National Forest Week, which always falls on the last full week in the month of September.
The deadline this year to nominate a tree worthy of recognition was September 15th.
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