The Timeless Connection: Shade Trees, Heritage Elms and Supporting Cancer Care

In every community, trees stand as silent sentinels—tall, graceful, and offering shelter. Among these, Heritage Elm trees hold a special place in our hearts. With their towering trunks and expansive canopies, they represent strength and resilience. These trees share a deeper symbolism, as some have stood in place for generations, offering shade to people, wildlife and entire communities. These trees are living testaments to endurance.

Or Horizontal Elm, is a deciduous tree, known for its wide spreading branches and attractive, dark green leaves. In Spring, the foliage turns golden yellow, adding seasonal colour. It’s a hardy tree, ideal for parks and large gardens due to its resilience and unique growing habit.

  • Unique spreading horizontal form
  • Hardy, deciduous shade tree
  • Growing to 15-20 metres wide

Ulmus Horizontalis 5000L – Heritage Collection (Journey to Site)

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In the same way heritage trees give comfort, we can extend that sense of solace to those in need. By supporting cancer hospitals and the incredible work they do, they help provide comfort, care, and hope to those during their own battles. We are proud to support The Southern Charity Hospital here in Invercargill. A cancer hospital dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care and unwavering compassion to patients and their families. Just like a shade tree shelters someone from the harshness of the sun, hospitals like The Southern Charity Hospital offer a sanctuary of healing for those facing a difficult journey.

The fight against cancer requires strength, unity, and the collective efforts of communities coming together. Just as we work to preserve our cherished trees, we can also work together to support those who need it most. Together, we can create a lasting legacy of support and compassion, just as the Elms continue to stand tall (and wide), unwavering and strong for generations to come.
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