A new pathway has been established to guide visitors through some of the most captivating trees within Leicester’s Victoria Park. This route features uncommon species such as the dawn redwood, the copper beech, the Lombardy poplar, the Italian alder, and the tree of heaven, which is native to China. The 22-tree circuit also includes an oak planted in 1946 to commemorate King George VI’s visit to Leicester, along with a wild cherry dedicated to the victims of Hiroshima. Volunteers developed this tree trail to observe National Tree Week, which commences on Monday. Leicester City Council announced its intention to plant over 5,000 new trees by March. The authority also mentioned that online tree trails are accessible for Abbey Park, Castle Hill Country Park, Evington Park, Humberstone Park, and Western Park. For further information, follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, X, or Instagram. To submit story ideas, contact eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk or use WhatsApp at 0808 100 2210. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not accountable for the content of external websites. Details on our approach to external linking are available. Post navigation Recycling Centre Employees Report Widespread Abuse The Arrival of a Damaged Ship with Explosion Risk in Great Yarmouth