Trees for Congleton – Completed Sites
Lowe Avenue
Description
Small, sloping local green space, situated near the town centre, above and to the south of Lawton Street gardens, and near Daven School. It has good views to the east over Congleton.
A small orchard and a new mixed native hedge containing crab apple and wild pear was planted on its eastern boundary in 2023 by Trees for Congleton volunteers, funded by the Tree Council.
Planting benefits
- Carbon storage, shade and shelter to mitigate effects of climate change.
- Addition to green network, providing habitat, flowers and berries for wildlife.
- Mini-orchard with fruit, wild flowers and grasses for food, amenity & wildlife.
Management
Once new planting is established, generally after one year, it is handed over to Congleton Town Council’s Streetscape team which already looks after green spaces in the town. Cheshire East Council (Ansa) may also be involved, working alongside our Town Council team. Fruit trees are pruned by volunteers. It is appreciated that many residents help by picking litter when visiting the green space.
It is intended that the hedge is maintained at around fence height, with sides trimmed only lightly, or in alternate years, to allow the hedge to thicken and flowers and berries to be produced. Self-sown sycamore or other woody plants growing on the fenceline itself, will need to be removed before they cause a nuisance.
Would you like to be a friend of Lowe Avenue green space?
We would love local residents to become ‘friends’ of the trees and plants planted in the area. A ‘friend’ would keep an eye on the site and report any damage or problems, or indeed how the plants are flourishing! Any information on wildlife or suggestions for enhancement would be welcomed.
Please fill in the form with your contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Get Involved………
If you have been inspired by what you have read, want to volunteer or join the Congleton Partnership…….we are waiting to hear from you!