After weeks of consideration following a fungal infection diagnosis, the department has officially determined that 'Flo' will be removed later this week.
After weeks of consideration following a fungal infection diagnosis, the department has officially determined that"Flo" will be removed later this week.called Kretzschmaria deusta, or brittle cinder fungus. The PARD said this disease weakens roots and wood at the base of a tree and has been known to cause whole tree failures in trees that otherwise look healthy.
Following the diagnosis, the PARD contacted three independent certified arborists to do a follow-up inspection and provide independent professional opinions to help guide decision-making. Once those, the PARD announced on Sept. 8 that after evaluating all the options and the public safety risk, it had decided to remove Flo.
But then department walked that announcement back. On Sept. 11, the PARD said it had decided to delay the removal of the tree while it reviewed"additional considerations." Then, on Sept. 19, the department spoke to the Austin City Council, saying the tree is fragile and could fall over at any time. It said"Flo"A tree that has hung over the Barton Springs Pool deck for nearly 100 years has a fungal infectionPrior to the tree's removal, the community can honor Flo at a"Celebration of Life" ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will include a water blessing, speakers detailing Flo's history and music.
"PARD recognizes the immense value 'Flo' has provided to our shared community and that the tree removal will change the landscape around Barton Springs Pool," the department said, adding,"Structural defects in the tree have existed for decades, and PARD has worked hard to support and maintain the tree. These defects combined with the confirmed diagnosis of brittle cinder fungus, which has no cure, will cause this tree to fail.
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