Dover District Plants 70 Trees to Honour Queen’s Epic 70-Year Reign
Dover District Council (DDC) has planted 70 trees across the region in a heartfelt tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II and her historic seven-decade reign. The initiative forms part of the Queen’s Green Canopy and celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking an extraordinary era in British history.
Jubilee Tree-Planting Delayed but Delivered
Though plans were approved back in July to mark the Platinum Jubilee, actual planting was held off until later in the year to ensure the best conditions for the young trees. Now, the district boasts a regal new canopy featuring ornamental trees with prestigious names—including field maple ‘Queen Elizabeth’, Norway maple ‘Crimson King’, and sycamore ‘Leopoldii’, nodding to the King of the Belgians.
Where the Trees Took Root
- Boulevard Courriers, Aylesham – 14 trees
- Platinum Jubilee Playground, Cowdray Square, Deal – 10 trees
- Marke Wood, Deal – 10 trees
- Connaught Park, Dover – 7 trees
- The Butts, Sandwich – 7 trees
- North Deal Recreation Ground – 6 trees
- Pencester Gardens, Dover – 6 trees
- Bushy Ruff, Dover – 3 trees
- Russell Gardens, Dover – 3 trees
- Hamilton Road Cemetery, Deal – 2 trees
- Council Offices, Whitfield – 1 tree
- St Leonards Garden of Rest, Deal – 1 tree
The locations were carefully chosen, including historic sites like Connaught Park, opened in 1883 by Queen Victoria’s son, the Duke of Connaught. The Platinum Jubilee Playground at Cowdray Square in Deal also features prominently.
Council Leader Pays Tribute
“The sad passing of HM The Queen on 8 September has given even greater resonance to our commemoration of her long and dedicated service to the country. Seventy trees marking her seventy-year reign leaves a legacy for generations to come.” — Cllr Trevor Bartlett, Leader of Dover District Council
This green gesture ensures the Queen’s memory will grow strong—literally—in the heart of Dover for decades ahead.
