Mission Hill Green

Mission Hill Green has approximately 50 Shagbark Hickory one-year old seedlings that are potted in 2-3 gallon containers. They are in need of good homes. They will need space, at least a 15’ radius and rich soil. They can tolerate shade. Sun can be tough on them especially if the soil isn’t moist. Not good with salt. Mission Hill sites get first consideration. Then Jamaica Plain and outward. Trees will be available in the coming spring of 2015 or late November of this

Dennis Pultinas is applying for a grant for controlling invasives and planting native species at these sites. About 15 years ago there was a major effort to diversify the tree population at these sites. The majority of plantings have thrived. However, invasive Norway and Sycamore maples have begun to dominate the canopy at several sites. These, along with the explosive growth of bitter sweet and wild grape vines, will be addressed in the plan of work. Shagbark hickory, w

The New England Baptist Hospital will be moving in the next seven years. The conservation status of these sites is lapsing and may be invalidated when there is a new owner. Keep tuned. It will take many people working together to save these invaluable natural areas of Mission Hill. #photo