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Type of street trees
Last update date May 18, 2023
Introduction of representative tree species
There are various street trees (Takagi planted on sidewalks, median strips, environmental facilities, etc.) on the roads in Yokohama City. Here are some of the main ones.
| Tree common name | Photograph of tree | Representative locations and comments |
|---|---|---|
| Ginkgo |
| The yellow leaves are beautiful and resistant to pests, air pollution, and pruning, so it is the most commonly planted in Japan as a street tree. Female trees have "Ginkgo", but recent street trees are planting male trees that do not bear fruit. The trees in Yamashita-koen-mae and Nihon Odori Avenue in Naka Ward are famous. |
| Lilywood |
| It is native to North America and grows fast and becomes a large tree. Because the shape of the leaves resemble Hanten, it is also known as "Hantenboku", and in English it is named "Tulip Tree" in English because of the shape of the flower. |
| Cherry tree |
| In addition to the typical Yoshino cherry tree, there are also those that bloom in early spring and double-flowered ones. The beauty of flowers is exceptional, but the disadvantage is that it is vulnerable to pruning and pests. It doesn't seem to be suitable for narrow and environmental street trees. Promenades along the river, such as the Okagawa and Kashio River have a row of trees that have been popular for a long time. |
| Zelkova |
| Because it becomes a large tree, it becomes a beautiful tree shape if it can be grown large in a wide place. You can see stunning rows of trees at Mitakedai and Moegino, Aoba-ku, Nakata Sachigaoka Line in Izumi Ward (from Okazu-cho to Nakata Higashi-chome), and Nomidai, Kanazawa-ku. |
| Dogwood |
| Native to North America. The flowers bloom following the cherry blossoms, and the red fruits and autumn leaves are beautiful, so street trees are increasing nationwide. It appears around Azamino, Aoba-ku, Hirato-Sakuragi Road] in Minami Ward (from Minami-Ota 3-chome to Rokutsugawa 1-chome), and elsewhere in the city. |
| Feder |
| It is native to China as the name of "Tang Kaede" Because it is a member of the maple, the autumn leaves are beautiful. It is a row of trees in Susukino-Azamino, Aoba-ku, Rokutsugawa, Minami-ku, 1-chome Futamatagawa, Asahi-ku, Shodo, Sakae-ku. |
| Pea |
| The origin of the name is that a small red flower blooms in front of the new leaves. It is a friend of maple leaves with beautiful autumn leaves. It has been planted continuously for a long time in Miyoshigaoka, Aoba-ku, Tsunashima Nishi, Kohoku-ku, Maioka-cho, Totsuka-ku, Hinayama, Konan-ku. |
| Camphor tree |
| In winter, it is an evergreen tree with leaves, and it becomes a large tree. Camphor has been removed and has been used for a long time. Kokusai Odori Boulevard (Minato Mirai 5-chome, Nishi-ku, Shinko 1-chome, Naka-ku), Kamino-cho, Sakae-ku, Konan-ku, Konandai, Konan-ku, and Tsuzuki Ward Kohoku New Town. |
| Aquinile |
| This name is given because it is a friend of leek that produces flowers and fruits in the fall. Small and fine branches and leaves have a light impression, and can withstand dry thin fabric. It is planted in Basyamichi, Naka Ward, and is often found in Kohoku New Town such as Higashi-Yamada 1-chome to Higashigatacho, Tsuzuki-ku-ku. |
| Platanus |
| It is a collective term for Suzukakenoki friends who came to the end of the Meiji era. There are three types in Japan. It is planted as street trees around the world, and in the past it was often planted in the city in the past, but it has not been planted much in recent years due to its very fast growth and pests are likely to occur. |
In addition, there are maplebafu, shirakashi, yamaboushi, wig, black beetle.
※The main street tree line, tree species, etc. are listed on the "Yokohama City Park Green Space Layout Map" (Environmental Planning Bureau) sold at the City Hall 3F "Citizen Information Center".
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