Twelve cherry trees have been planted at Bancroft in Hitchin to form an avenue, thanks to sponsorship from the Rotary Club of Hitchin Tilehouse.

The trees – aka Prunus Pink Perfection – will produce double pink flowers borne in long clusters and at maturity will produce a broadly oval crown up to a height of 8m.

Plaques have been installed to promote the Rotary’s sponsorship, which included money from businesses and is valued at just over £3,000.

The Comet: Plaques have been placed marking the rotary club's sponsorshipPlaques have been placed marking the rotary club's sponsorship (Image: North Herts Council)

The avenue runs along either side of the footpath from the bandstand to the corner entrance heading towards Nightingale Road.

Tim Ray, rotary president, added: “It’s great to give something back to our community which will bring joy and pleasure to many for years to come.”

The Comet: The avenue runs along either side of the footpath from the bandstand to the corner entrance heading towards Nightingale RoadThe avenue runs along either side of the footpath from the bandstand to the corner entrance heading towards Nightingale Road (Image: North Herts Council)

North Herts Councillor Steve Jarvis said: “The avenue of trees is a lovely addition to the park. We’d like to thank the Rotary Club of Hitchin Tilehouse and local businesses for sponsoring them.”