Oxford's urban landscape has received a boost with the planting of eight trees along Malford Road in Barton.

The trees are courtesy of a £2,000 donation by housebuilder Redrow South Midlands.

A range of apple, pear, plum, greengage, and almond trees were purchased with the donation, made to the Barton Community Association and the Edible Streets Project.

Oxford Mail: The trees were planted as part of the Edible Streets ProjectThe trees were planted as part of the Edible Streets Project (Image: Redrow South Midlands)

The goal of the Edible Streets Project, a joint initiative by Oxford Brookes University and Oxford County Council Public Health, is to enhance the wellbeing of residents in urban settings through greenery that promotes physical, mental, and community health, as well as biodiversity.

With the support of architecture firm Sow Space, raised beds for growing vegetables and herbs have been constructed in addition to the planting of these fruit trees.

Oxford Mail: Eight trees were bought with the £2,000 donationEight trees were bought with the £2,000 donation (Image: Redrow South Midlands)

Project researcher Lucy Crombie said: "We want to say a big thank you to Redrow South Midlands for kindly providing us with the money to purchase our trees.

"Everyone loved getting to work putting them in the ground and we hope they’ll provide fruit, shade, biodiversity, and a thriving community on Malford Road for many years to come."

Andrew Newman, sales director for Redrow South Midlands, added: "We are keen to support local people who make a huge difference in the community.

"We are committed to creating a positive impact on the area and the community groups which help make Barton a great place to live."