“Mérida’s 60th Street Transformed with Stunning Maculís Tree Planting”

Tree planting efforts are progressing along the Tourist and Gastronomic Corridor in Mérida's Historic Center. The initiative, led by Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal, aims to greenify the city by planting a total of 150 maculís trees. The Sustainable Development Secretariat (SDS) has overseen the planting of 20 maculís trees on the stretch of 60th Street between 61st and 59th.

Before planting, pits were prepared with a suitable substrate. After the trees were placed, they were covered with extra soil and watered. The public is encouraged to assist in caring for these new trees. The greening plan for this area is being implemented gradually.

The chosen maculís trees were grown in bags and cultivated in the sun, making them an ideal species for the Tourist and Gastronomic Corridor. As they mature, they will form a beautiful tunnel of pink blossoms.

In addition to the 150 trees, more ornamental plants will be added to the median strip of 47th Street with 56-A and 60th, and new reforestation will take place in the roundabout at the end of Montejo. This will include more ornamental plants upon expansion.

For the planting to be successful, 7 to 8-year-old trees with well-developed roots were chosen to minimize mortality risk. A watering phase will be implemented, ensuring the trees are fully established and ready to grow within 4 weeks.

The maculís tree is a symbol of Yucatan and is ideal for urban reforestation. Its distinctive pink flowers bloom during the holiday season, providing a unique and beautiful landscape.