Interesting Jeppe History - Did you Know? - In 1937 Special Trees were planted at Jeppe Boys?

 Have you ever noticed the plaque at the base of this tree?

Two trees were planted in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI

I did some digging😁

What kind of tree is it?

London Plane Tree

http://gardenboy.co.za/plants/plants_view.php?plant_id=276

These trees were planted as a seedling and is about 85 years old.  Unfortunately it might already be infected by the Polyphagous Shot Borer Beetle (PSHB).

Please click on the link below to read more about the impact of the Polyphagous Shot Borer Beetle on the trees of Kensington (Presentation by Fleur Honeywill)

https://krra.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Polyphagous-Shot-Borer-Beetle-PHSB.pdf