An Acer Crimson King has been planted in the grounds of Forth Valley Royal Hospital as part of a living legacy to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The planting, by the Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk, Alan Simpson, is part of The Queens Green Canopy project which has seen more than a million trees take root across the UK. The scheme, which began last year, has now been extended to March 2023 take advantage of the growing season for trees.
The tree has been placed in a grassed area at the front of the hospital near the entrance to the Renal Unit and the Lord Lieutenant was assisted by NHS Forth Valley’s Chief Executive Cathie Cowan and representatives from the Forth Valley NHS Retirement Fellowship. The acer was chosen because it provides a riot of colour in three out of four seasons.
NHS Forth Valley’s Chief Executive, Cathie Cowan, said: “The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened Forth Valley Royal Hospital on 6th July 2011 and I know that the staff, patients and members of the public who were present have many happy memories from this wonderful day.
“I’m therefore delighted that NHS Forth Valley is supporting The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative as this tree will further enhance the environment and provide a lasting legacy for staff, patients and visitors to enjoy in the future.”
