A Teignmouth company has planted a tree in Bitton Park to mark its 30th anniversary and give something back to the community that has supported its expansion.

Teign Trees and Landscapes donated and planted a Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) in the grounds of Bitton House earlier this year. On Friday (December 12), the firm’s regional manager Tristan Doble and admin assistant Charlotte Steel presented Teignmouth mayor councillor Cate Williams with a plaque for the tree to celebrate ’30 years of growth and community’.

Established as Teign Trees & Gardens in 1995, the company now serves the south west and South Wales with services including arboriculture landscaping, fencing, decking, conservation and large-scale grounds maintenance. However, it’s heart remains firmly rooted in Teignmouth.

‘With this beautiful tree, Teign Trees celebrates its roots and its future, offering a living legacy for all of Teignmouth to enjoy for generations to come,’ a spokesperson from Teignmouth Town Council commented. ‘This gesture not only marks the company’s 30th anniversary but also underscores its enduring dedication to nurturing Teignmouth’s green spaces.’

Known for its tulip-shaped flowers and four-lobed leaves, the Tulip Tree is a fast-growing, deciduous that will add stunning colour to Bitton Park. Its yellowy-green flowers with orange markings will bloom in the late spring and summer and the leaves will turn a butter yellow colour in the autumn.