tabebuia rosea trees popularly known as the Tecoma, the Malays~an version of the Sakura tree. The Tecoma

and floodwater planted with trees in KL and Selan- gor that not only mimic_ natural flood plains but

-lvri:SPrwur cnop crown trees uprooted, while two trees fell ed when a large tree fell on an that are of high risk

vibe when stepping into the place. The yellow-orangey tiled courtyard and old trees surrounding the

Bonus and its riverbank. "We are going to plant flower- ing trees, fruit trees a,s well as · _h

& IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star · Artist's impression of how trees in KL will compare with those of other states

. - ''These include trimming trees on the slope of J alan Kolam Air. and ' upgrgding the drainage," said Lai

planting more trees and shrubs around the area to curb pollution and green- house gases," he said. He

lighting system structure. Tan's special assistant Andre Lai said the trees on the kerb might also block

largest townships in Kuala Lumpur and is well-planned with new growth cen- tres," Mahadi said, adding

growth cen- tres," Mahadi said, adding that pub- lic facilities like schools, business centres and

gates of Taman lights dangling from the trees. It case the talents of local landscape to inspire people