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Board debates replacement options for aging Washingtonia palms, flags safety and maintenance costs
Summary
Board members discussed several Washingtonia palms damaged by lightning and age, community sensitivity about removing iconic palms, replacement options (ribbon palms, hardwood canopy), and long-term maintenance costs and safety risks for workers.
The Tree Board discussed plans for several Washingtonia palm removals and options for replacement, balancing community preference for a palm-lined look with worker safety and maintenance burdens.
A board member asked about a line in the removals spreadsheet showing five removed palms and noted they had not been replaced. The public-works staff member said several Washingtonias had been struck by lightning over the past year or two and that the palms are “coming toward the end of their lifespan.”…
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