The poplar tree was planted by street pride in conjunction with friends of Wisbech park on Sunday February 6.
The Queen’s green canopy is a UK-wide sustainable tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in June.
It invites people from across the United Kingdom to ‘plant a tree for the Jubilee’.
![Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.]( "Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.")
A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative. (Image: Credit: Kim Taylor)
“The poplar tree was chosen because of its historic links to the area,” said a spokesperson for friends of Wisbech park.
“They were planted in rows along boundaries of the orchards to act as a wind break and they stopped the apples being blown from the branches when strong winds blew over the Fens.”
They added: “In spite of the cold and blustery weather on the day, a hardy group came out to plant the tree.
“They really got into the spirit of the occasion.”
![Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.]( "Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.")
A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative. (Image: Credit: Kim Taylor)
![Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.]( "Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.")
A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative. (Image: Credit: Kim Taylor)
![Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.]( "Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.")
A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative. (Image: Credit: Kim Taylor)
![Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.]( "Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.")
A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative. (Image: Credit: Kim Taylor)
![Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.]( "Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.")
A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative. (Image: Credit: Kim Taylor)
![Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.]( "Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.")
A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative. (Image: Credit: Kim Taylor)
![Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.]( "Wisbech Standard: A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative.")
A poplar tree was planted in Wisbech on February 6 as part of the Queen's green canopy initiative. (Image: Credit: Kim Taylor)
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