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Does anyone know the logic behind the council planting the odd pine tree here and there on grass verges? 

I like that they're planting new trees, but don't understand why they're not in keeping with the other trees on the roads. The pines seem to stick out like a sore thumb and look messy. 

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they are very nice,once grown to a decent size,faster growing could also be a reason,also dont they absorb more bad fuels as well.

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Just googled and yes you're right the dense needles and the fact they're evergreen make them the most effective at trapping pollution. 

Could be a good thing seeing as we get a lot of cars Idling at the traffic lights near us so could be beneficial to our health even if not aesthetically pleasing. 

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Scotch Pine are UK native trees. Here in Leeds they are planting loads of trees, not sure if its six million.

We have gone from people wanting more trees, to people complaining because they dont want them where people play/exercise.

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On 02/03/2021 at 16:14, Redcat said:

Does anyone know the logic behind the council planting the odd pine tree here and there on grass verges? 

I like that they're planting new trees, but don't understand why they're not in keeping with the other trees on the roads. The pines seem to stick out like a sore thumb and look messy. 

They're branching out ...?

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They will save you money next Christmas....

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