Further testing will determine the iconic tree's fate. If it has to be removed, the city will host a ceremony for the public. We're rooting for you, Flo!
Flo, an iconic pecan tree at Barton Springs, has been diagnosed with a wood decay fungus known as brittle cinder fungus.
last week that"Flo," the century-old pecan tree arching over the northside of the pool tested positive for brittle cinder fungus, ora potentially fatal fungal pathogen. The fungus eats away at tree roots and bases causing otherwise healthy-looking trees to collapse. The testing came as part of regular inspections by the parks team in July. Staff sent the fungal sample to a lab at Texas A&M, which confirmed the diagnosis.
Flo's future is now being analyzed by a group of independent arborists certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. The Parks Department expects recommendations from the arborists by early September. In the meantime, Flo has been blocked off from the public and reinforced with rope as a safety precaution. Once the arborists' recommendations are returned, the city will weigh the options of preservation and public safety.
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