I too share Joaquin Toba's dislike of the plastic palm trees at the marina (Letters, May 12) and would like to invite him to view the several very real palms recently planted in the city.

In addition to the palms near the Aquarium, several different species have been planted in Bedford Square and near the petanque area of the seafront. Most recently, a superb 15ft Butia Capitata has been planted as one of three palms in Grand Avenue following a donation to celebrate the life of a local resident.

I will be pressing for more of these lovely trees to be planted in the city and if any residents can suggest suitable locations I would like to hear from them.

Let's hope the owners of the marina will follow suit and replace their plastic ones with the real thing.