Sponsoring a celebration tree at Hope Coppice is the perfect way to mark a special occasion or to remember a loved one, you could even plant a tree for yourself, simply to help the environment. Giving a gift that keeps on growing will help to create woodland habitats that will benefit people and wildlife for years to come. whatever the reason or personal meaning it has for you, sponsoring a celebration tree is a great way to help plant more trees in Solihull.

 

Hope Coppice is a natural haven for wildlife, with newly planted woodlands and meadows, offering a tranquil place to stop and appreciate the moment, somewhere you can enjoy the surroundings and be embraced by nature. Hope Coppice provides a gateway into the rural areas of the borough with a good network of paths connecting Shirley to the villages of Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green.

 

Your sponsorship of £450 exc. VAT will cover the cost of purchasing and caring for the tree, when it is first planted the tree will be about 2 metres tall, stakes will be used to secure the tree, and various accessories will be used to protect the tree helping it grow, such as a guard and watering tube.

 

You can choose which tree you feel will best represent your special occasion;

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Prunus avium Plena - Wild Cherry

Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis - Winter Flowering Cherry

Liquidambar styraciflua Worplesdon - Sweetgum

Acer platanoides Crimson King - Purple Norway Maple

Alnus incana Aurea - Golden Alder

Quercus ilex - Holly Oak

 

Join us to plant your tree

 

The planting season takes place from November to March, if you would personally like to plant your tree, we will let you know when it is happening. On the day our team will be on hand to give you a warm welcome and guide you through planting your tree. If you are unable to attend the planting, we'll send a photograph of your tree along with its location. You are welcome to return to Hope Coppice as often as you wish as your tree grows and becomes part of a rich and diverse habitat for nature to thrive.

 

If you are interested in sponsoring a tree for the 2023/24 planting season, then please get in touch by 30th June 2023, this will give us time to order you tree for the forthcoming season, you can contact us at plantingourfuture@solihull.gov.uk

 

Celebration Tree Sponsorship - Terms and Conditions