In April of 1974, the first neighborhood tree survey by The Garden Club of the Back Bay was underway. Members were asked to do their own block, with the understanding that in some cases they might have to wait until the leaves were out to aid identification. The object was to identify trees that were growing, assess their condition and approximate age, and to indicate vacant tree pits. The Club hoped to condense this information and publish it into a booklet to be sold as part of a walking tour of the area. We have no record of any such booklet having been printed, but this year we published an informational brochure on Ginkgos, in connection with our planting of sixteen such trees on Clarendon Street, and if you are interested in a copy please email info@bostonflora.com.
