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New Tree Planted in Rockingham’s Harrington Square

A crew from Toms Creek Nursery and Landscaping plants a 17-year-old willow oak in Harrington Square on Monday.
William R. Toler - Richmond Observer

ROCKINGHAM — Renovations continued Monday at Harrington Square with the planting of a new tree.

The 17-year-old willow oak was set into place at the corner by Toms Creek Nursery and Landscaping out of Randolph County.

It’s the same type of tree that was removed from the square in early July, according to arborist Garry Veach of Veach Tree Service.

“It’s our historical tree for the city,” he said, adding that the species is predominant in the downtown area.

The new tree stands about 30 feet tall, has a diameter of 8-10 inches and weighs 10,000-11,000 pounds, he said.

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A hole about 5 feet deep was dug to plant the tree, though Veach said most of the root system will be within 2 feet of the surface.

Aside from the tree, city workers replaced bricks and planted a variety of shrubbery, including rhododendrons and azaleas, at the square.

City Manager Monty Crump said the renovations should be 90-95 percent complete by the end of the week.

 



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