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NATURE

n the middle of concrete jungles and thousands of Jacaranda trees that turn the city
skyscrapers, trees and flowers stand into a purple wonderland each spring. These
as a sign to show how beautiful nature blooms contribute to the city’s cultural identity,
is. They bring life and color to urban making it a must-see destination for tourists.
environments and their presence not
only improves the vibrant aesthetic Parks are often the green lungs of a city and
appeal of cities, but also creates spaces these trees play a role in their design, visual and
Ithat are inviting and visually impressive. environmental appeal. In many parks, large and
mature trees provide shade and structure, while
Among all the other trees that bloom in spring, the the flowering trees add a variation of colours and
purple-flowering Jacarandas are more magical in fragrance in the air. These spaces give residents
urban areas because of their charm and elegance. an escape and a time to enjoy the beauty of nature
Their different forms, textures and colours add amidst the concrete.
layers of beauty to the city, which makes it
engaging and a pleasant place to stay in. Public squares and plazas often feature these
kinds of trees as some kind of attraction to their
Few places in an urban setting are as breathtaking spaces. Not only do they offer shade but create
as the blooming of a purple-flowering tree in a sense of uniqueness and identity due to their
spring. These trees are iconic in cities like Pretoria iconic colours and vibrancy. This strategy draws
and Cape Town in South Africa, Lusaka in Zambia, people together and invites social interaction.
Gaborone in Botswana, Nairobi in Kenya and many In some cities, art and nature are used in
more around the world. harmony. For example, sculptures, fountains
and other artistic elements are often designed
These trees transform streets, parks and many to complement the natural beauty of trees
public spaces into purple canopies. Also, their which blends the boundaries between art and
seasonal bloom becomes a much-anticipated nature. It adds a layer of cultural richness to the
event as they bring joy and colour. environment and is visually stimulating.

SEASONAL BEAUTY In densely populated cities where ground space
Trees bring the changing seasons to life in cities. is limited, trees are increasingly being used in
In spring they bloom with a variety of colours, rooftop gardens and vertical greenery projects.
in summer they offer lush green canopies, in These green spaces offer stunning views of the
autumn they display a spectrum of reds, oranges urban skyline while providing the benefits of
and yellows, and in winter, their bare branches greenery. The visual appeal of a rooftop garden,
create striking silhouettes. This seasonal variation with its carefully selected trees and plants,
enriches the visual experience of urban life, can turn a simple building into an architectural
making cities aesthetically pleasing throughout the masterpiece.
year.
According to the Twelve Marketing Inc. teams,
ICONIC URBAN SPACES humans and nature are one. Regardless of where
Tree-lined streets are a mark of beautiful cities, we are and what we do, we will always need a
and when those trees are in full bloom, they create touch of mother nature to complete a healthy
unforgettable scenes. The streets of Pretoria, human life cycle. These trees and flowers give us
famously known as Jacaranda City, are filled with just that!

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