Progress at the Chelmsford Public Garden

Chirping birds are not the only sound at the Chelmsford Public Garden these days. Emanouil Brothers’ bulldozer made a gentle roar as it spread loam and a crew from Marty’s Landscaping thumped tiles while making the handicapped walk which is in the shape of a beautiful tree. The tables and benches have arrived and are awaiting installation, and every day brings a change. Here are a few examples of donated trees awaiting planting for our pleasure:

Magnolia “X Elizabeth,” This first yellow-flowered hybrid magnolia features finely tapered buds that open to a fragrant primrose yellow flower which appear early on leafless stems.

Japanese Lilac “Ivory Silk,” Unlike our old-fashioned lilac, this tree bears huge clusters of creamy white flowers for two weeks in early summer.

Red Bud “Forest Pansy,” Stunning pea-like rose-purple flowers bloom profusely on bare branches in early spring before the foliage emerges.

Blue Spruce “Fat Albert,” Like its namesake this is a very dense pyramidal evergreen–the perfect Christmas tree!

Flowering Cherry, Found in Washington, DC and the Boston Public Garden, the species is noted for producing a heavy bloom of semi-double pink flowers in spring.

Now here is the good news. You can still donate a shrub or plant! The focal trees will be complemented by smaller shrubs and plants and you can never have too many blooming flowers. You can email chelmsfordgardenclub14@gmail for more information. When stopped at the center lights, keep an eye out for changes as the garden grows.