The city held a celebration of life for Flo, an iconic tree on Barton Springs, on Wednesday ahead of her removal. Flo has a fatal fungal disease that will cause her to collapse and the city has decided to remove it Thursday to ensure public safety.
Don Gardner, a longtime Austin arborist, speaks on October 4, 2023 at a celebration of life for Flo, a pecan tree at Barton Springs that will be removed due to a fungal infection.
Before Flo's removal, the city wanted to celebrate her. The 30-minute ceremony included a water blessing performed by Gary Perez from the Native American Church, plus stories about Flo's history and what she meant to people in the community.Community members create mementos during a celebration of life for Flo, a pecan tree at Barton Springs that will be removed due to a fungal infection, on Oct. 4, 2023, in Austin.
Longtime arborist Don Gardner, also consulted by the city, spoke on Wednesday evening. He has spent many years educating the public about tree care through classes and workshops at The Natural Gardener and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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