Moscow's Urban Greening Initiative Transforms Key Locations with Trees and Flowers
Moscow's city authorities have embarked on a significant urban greening initiative, transforming several key locations with a variety of trees and flowers. The project, part of a broader effort to enhance the city's green spaces, has seen the planting of numerous Norway maples and other species.
Trubnaya Square in central Moscow has been adorned with over 20 Norway maples, standing tall as a testament to the city's commitment to greenery. These are not the only trees gracing the square; junipers of varying heights, ranging from 30 centimeters to a substantial 2.5 meters, have also been planted. The square's landscape is further enriched by four green islands, featuring small hills sculpted using geoplastics, located near the monument honouring fallen law enforcement officers and soldiers.
The vibrant colours of various flowers now dot the landscape. Purple bellflowers, sage, violet speedwell, snow-white and soft pink phlox, and heuchera in pink and coral shades create a beautiful tapestry. The centerpiece of these compositions is the impressive 3-meter-tall Sanders Blue spruces. Meanwhile, along Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 12 Norway maples have been planted, with six of them requiring the removal of paving sections to accommodate them in soil on the green islands. These islands are further enhanced with Thunberg barberry and Japanese spirea.
The urban greening initiative in Moscow has resulted in the planting of a significant number of Norway maples, along with a diverse range of trees and flowers, at Trubnaya Square and Tsvetnoy Boulevard. This effort not only enhances the city's aesthetic appeal but also contributes to its environmental health, providing habitats for wildlife and helping to mitigate the urban heat island effect.
