Church square - Begijnendijk
When redeveloping the church square of the municipality of Begijnendijk, more greenery was added to the village centre.
Fewer parking spaces were provided around St Lucia church to make place for large trees, to create a more attractive living environment.
They have chosen for Liquidambar styr. 'Worplesdon', Fraxinus ornus, Styphnolobium jap. 'Regent', Pterocarya fraxinifolia en Ostrya carpinifolia.
Green accents were also provided for the other part of the centre square in the form of planters. Acer palmatum, Ginkgo biloba, Gleditsia triac. ‘Skyline’, Amelanchier lamarckii and Carpinus bet. ‘A. Beeckman' were given a prominent place here, they brightening up the centre.
Fraxinus ornus (Flowering ash)
Fraxinus ornus is a medium-sized tree that flowers profusely in spring with fragrant, creamy-white flower panicles. This gives the tree a graceful and elegant appearance. In autumn, the green leaves transform to beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red. Its drought resistance and compact growth make it an excellent choice for gardens, avenues and parks.
Styphnolobium japonicum ‘Regent’
Styphnolobium japonicum ‘Regent’ is a strong, medium-sized tree with a graceful, open crown and straight trunk. This variety grows faster and more compact than the species and is particularly heat- and drought-resistant. In summer, it blooms profusely with creamy-white, fragrant flower clusters that attract bees and butterflies. In autumn, the leaves take on a warm golden-yellow colour.
Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut)
Pterocarya fraxinifolia is an imposing, fast-growing tree with a broad, spreading crown. It has decorative pinnate leaves and produces long, drooping fruiting catkins with characteristic winged nutlets in summer. Thanks to its robust root system, it is ideal for moist soils and provides beautiful shade in parks and large gardens.