Tree Planting in recognition of National Arbor Day

Milton to Celebrate Arbor Day
with Tree Planting
at Bell Memorial Park

4 p.m. TODAY!


On Friday, April 25, the City of Milton will recognize National Arbor Day with a special tree planting event. The ceremony, which will begin at 4 p.m. at Bell Memorial Park, will include the planting of a "Princeton' American Elm tree donated by Tommy Nobis, Jr. of Buck Jones and Associates.

The Princeton American Elm is a wonderful shade tree with large, leathery foliage that turns yellow in the Fall. The hardy tree can grow three to six feet a year during its early development, and can eventually reach 80 to 100 feet in height. Princeton American Elm trees were selected by the National Park Service to line all three blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House.

Who: Milton City Council Members, Citizens and Students
What: Tree Planting in recognition of National Arbor Day
Where: Bell Memorial Park, between the playground and the Pavilion
When: Today, Friday, April 25 at 4:00 p.m.


The American Elm tree once dominated our nation's landscape, only to be wiped out by Dutch Elm disease. Princeton American Elms, however, have a 95 percent survival rate, with many of the original elms planted in 1932 still in perfect and picturesque condition today -- 75 years later.

These trees once lined the streets of nearly every American town. The City of Milton is pleased to help restore a lost piece of American history with the planting of this beautiful tree.

In addition to the planting of the Princeton American Elm, visitors at the event can take home their very own Green Ash seedling tree to plant. The Green Ash tree is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions, whether wet or dry.

The City expresses a special thanks to Mr. Nobis for his donation of this very special tree. We hope to see you at the event!