Maples, Locusts, Elms, Lilacs
Among Trees Going Downtown
By JIM KEVLIN • allotsego.com
COOPERSTOWN – Norwegian sunset maples. Skyline honey locusts. Harvest gold lindens. Homestead elms. Emerald sunshine elms. Ivory silk lilacs.
These enticingly named trees will be planted along the north side of Main Street in late October and early November, according to Jim Kisker of Schichtel's Nursery in Springville, near Buffalo.
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NORWEGIAN SUNSET MAPLES • HARVEST GOLD LINDENS • IVORY SILK LILACS
HOMESTEAD ELMS • EMERALD SUNSHINE ELMS • SKYLINE HONEY LOCUSTS
"These are types of trees that historically are planted in sidewalk cutouts in urban areas successfully," he said. "You can see many that are successful in cities, towns and villages."
The trees were selected in collaboration with Trustee Cindy Falk, who as chair of the Streets Committee has been overseeing the sidewalk project, and the village's Tree Committee, chaired by Ruth Ayres.
