The founders of Nelson apparently had a love of trees and made an effort to plant unusual types in many of the public spaces in town. The "church hill" park that surrounds the Cathedral that is a focal point of the center city has many different varieties of mature trees that are very unique. These range from California Redwoods and Sequoia to Himalayan Cedars and fan palms among many others. Some are nothing short of gigantic and most are majestic. Many varieties are ones I have not seen before with branches or leaves of shapes I am not familiar. I think the founders were wise to plant such trees in their town. It is a long term perspective that is required when planting a tree. It is likely that the one who plants the tree will not enjoy its beauty in maturity. I am thankful for whoever is responsible for planting the trees. They add immensely to the feel of the city and provide a lovely setting on a summer day.
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