More ‘Singapore sakura’, golden bells trees for Pasir Ris under new effort to plant up coastal town
The over 6km of nature ways will bring shade, nature to residents when completed.
The coastal town of Pasir Ris, Singapore, is set to be adorned with a new wave of greenery as part of the National Parks Board's (NParks) Nature Ways initiative. This project aims to weave an array of colorful trees and shrubs into the town's streetscapes, enhancing its livability and natural charm throughout the years of ongoing construction projects.
In a community event held on November 15, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah announced these new planting initiatives, noting that they will help preserve the town's pleasant and livable environment during its development. So far, approximately 1.7km of Nature Ways have been established in Pasir Ris, with plans to extend this to 6.3km by the time the project is complete.
These green routes incorporate flowering trees and shrubs of various colors, including pink mempat, rose of India, golden bells, cat claw ivy, Mexican petunia, and more. Plants will be strategically selected for each Nature Way, with a pink and white coastal palette for Pasir Ris Drive 3, a yellow and purple riverine theme for Pasir Ris Drive 1, and a white and silvery foliage nod to the town's name for selected entry points near the Tampines Expressway exits.
In addition to the beauty of these new plantings, they are also expected to attract native birds and butterflies, providing a more vibrant and biodiverse environment for the residents of Pasir Ris.
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