Well-known cherry tree in Hereford to be removed
Herefordshire Council say it's after causing serious damage to its brick planter
A well-known cherry tree in St Peter’s Square, Hereford, is set to be removed after causing serious damage to its brick planter.
Specialists say the tree is also suffering from dieback disease, making it unsafe to keep.
It will be taken down for public safety, with plans to rebuild the planter and plant new shrubs and a smaller tree to keep the area’s character.
In a statement, Herefordshire Council said: "We are sad to say that unfortunately the cherry tree in St. Peter’s Square, Hereford, has outgrown its brick planter and this has caused significant structural damage, making the area unsafe.
"We know that the tree holds sentimental and aesthetic value to the Hereford community, so we commissioned tree specialists to carry out a detailed assessment.
"Sadly, the results show the tree has clear signs of dieback disease, which has compromised its long-term health.
"For public safety, the tree will be removed on Monday, 10 November.
2The planter will then be rebuilt on a like-for-like basis and we will replant the area with suitable shrubs and a smaller tree species to preserve the character and biodiversity of the site."