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more-inAt a time when the upkeep of trees receive scant regard, here’s a collective which celebrates the “sixth birthday” of 12 Ashoka trees, which line the median along the Vazhuthacaud – Cotton Hill stretch. He pointed out that Ashoka trees did not require watering from the second year onwards, ensuring that the cost of maintenance is negligible. Mr.
Karunakaran added that the fact that Ashoka trees do not shed its leaves can be seen with those planted at Vazhuthacaud. Ashoka plants neither get uprooted nor suffer damage to their branches. The Friends of Trees, a city-based non-governmental organisation, is all set to celebrate the birthday on Monday..