Delhi to plant 12,000+ flowering trees, shrubs including Amaltas on Sardar Patel Marg

The Delhi forest and wildlife department is initiating a significant plantation drive along Sardar Patel Marg, aiming to plant over 12,000 flowering trees and shrubs to enhance the area's greenery and visual appeal.

According to a recent tender, the plantation will include 1,200 Amaltas, 1,200 Queen's crepe myrtle, 1,200 rosy trumpet trees, and approximately 8,400 bougainvillea shrubs. This diverse selection focuses on native species to ensure better survival and adaptability.

A senior official explained that the choice of native species follows the failure of non-native trees like chinar and cherry blossom during a 2023 beautification effort ahead of the G20 summit. The previous attempt highlighted the challenges of maintaining non-native flora in Delhi's climate.

"Native species were chosen after non-native ones like chinar and cherry blossom failed to survive Delhi's climate during a 2023 beautification effort ahead of the G20 summit," the official said.

This plantation drive reflects Delhi's commitment to sustainable urban greening by prioritizing species that thrive locally, promising a more resilient and visually appealing environment along one of the city's prominent roads.

The project is expected to significantly improve the ecological and aesthetic quality of Sardar Patel Marg, contributing to Delhi's broader environmental goals.

Delhi's forest department will plant over 12,000 flowering trees and shrubs, including 1,200 Amaltas, along Sardar Patel Marg to boost greenery and aesthetics. Native species were selected after non-native trees failed in a previous 2023 beautification effort ahead of the G20 summit.