The History of the Jacarandas in Lisbon

Direct to this newspaper after the protest action against the felling of jacaranda trees on Avenida 5 de Outubro, in Lisbon. PAN and Livre are present. And also the running over of three cyclists in Oeiras.

Let us honor the memory of António Maria do Avelar, who planned a wooded and sustainable Lisbon, who gave trees and name to this street. Let us honor their memory, let us save their trees.

The History of the Jacarandas in Lisbon

In late spring, Lisbon transforms into a purple paradise as jacaranda trees burst into bloom across the city. These magnificent trees, with their vibrant purple-blue flowers, have become synonymous with Lisbon and are celebrated as one of its most beloved natural attractions. Though not native to Portugal, jacarandas have been thoroughly embraced by Lisboetas and visitors, which creates a gorgeous… Source

The Lisbon City Council created a website that explains, in detail, the Entrecampos Public Parking Park (PEPE) project, which is leading to the controversial removal of 22 jacaranda trees from Avenida 5 de Outubro. On the page, the municipality states that the new underground car park will be the “new friend of the neighborhood” and clarifies that it will not remove all the jacaranda trees from the area. “Of the 75 jacaranda trees currently exis…

The Visual Assessment Report of the Arboretum Involved in the Entrecampos Execution Unit Project, from 2019, contradicts the public statements of the Urban Planning Councillor. Let's hope that the courts will demonstrate a vision of a city of the future that the president does not have

This Sunday there was another protest on Avenida 5 de Outubro against the removal of these trees