Diseased historic oak at 522 East Market Street
Summary
A massive Depression-era oak — one of the city's top trees — is dying from bacterial leaf scorch and dropping large branches. Falling limbs nearly hit cars and neighbors stopped parking on that side of the street, so the board decided removal is safer than waiting for a catastrophic failure. A replacement, likely a willow oak, will be planted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Removal, stump grinding, site prep, and replanting will cost several thousand dollars, and removal requires shutting down the street for crane work.
Residents and pedestrians on East Market Street will be safer from falling limbs, and the streetscape will eventually regain canopy.
The neighborhood loses a signature canopy tree that defined the streetscape, and the homeowner may face public criticism as the tree comes down.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tree Board - Oct 14, 2026
A massive Depression-era oak — one of the city's top trees — is dying from bacterial leaf scorch and dropping large branches. Falling limbs nearly hit cars and neighbors stopped parking on that side of the street, so the board decided removal is safer than waiting for a catastrophic failure. A replacement, likely a willow oak, will be planted.
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