Gallery: Tree of the week

A celebration of the trees that make Quincy beautiful. Email a picture of your favorite local tree to quincytreealliance@gmail.com for a chance to have it featured here!

Behold this gorgeous cherry tree off Sims Road in Wollaston! Cherries can reach 20-50 feet tall and 20-50 feet wide. Best not to plant on crowded sidewalks or under power lines. This one is a city tree, planted in a cul-de-sac, so it has plenty of ro

Behold this gorgeous cherry tree off Sims Road in Wollaston! Cherries can reach 20-50 feet tall and 20-50 feet wide. Best not to plant on crowded sidewalks or under power lines. This one is a city tree, planted in a cul-de-sac, so it has plenty of room to spread out.

No filters needed here! The dogwoods are in full bloom in Quincy, and boy are they showstoppers! Dogwoods have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, thanks to their tannin-rich bark. The name “dogwood” originated in England in 1548. Cornus

No filters needed here! The dogwoods are in full bloom in Quincy, and boy are they showstoppers! Dogwoods have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, thanks to their tannin-rich bark. The name “dogwood” originated in England in 1548. Cornus Florida is a popular variety in New England, but grows all down the East Coast.

One of two London planetrees in front of Wollaston Library. This pair gets our #treeoftheweekquincy award, due to their ability to withstand the urban environment. And check out that awesome bark!

One of two London planetrees in front of Wollaston Library. This pair gets our #treeoftheweekquincy award, due to their ability to withstand the urban environment. And check out that awesome bark!