The Plane Trees Along The Albert Embankment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This morning I felt a strange source of comfort on my early morning walk along the Albert Embankment. With the river Thames on one side and on the other side a long stretch of Plane trees accompanied me on my walk. This morning I could really feel the trees presence and energy. Plane trees were planted all over the city because of their ability to soak in pollution from the air. They survive and soak up the toxic fumes of car fuel and are often referred to as the green lungs of the city.

I love to walk this stretch of the city around 5am or 5.30am just before the Plane trees have to get ready for a days work of soaking up the car fumes that fill this stretch of road each day. As I walk the Plane trees feel quiet and peaceful, protectively watching over me as I saunter by. Their very existence makes my walk all that more enjoyable. What with their height and incredible stature Plane trees are not hard to miss and add such beauty to our London streets, parks and river banks.

You may be interested in the fact that one of the Plane trees planted in1789 in Berkeley Square, central London was valued in 2009 by the Trees Office Association at £750,000. So when you are out and about see when you can spot your next Plane tree. Send us your images of Plane trees from your area to post on our blog page. Images can be sent to: info@jackeeholder.com