Trees

The average American human lives to their 70s. The average giant tortoise can live more than 100 years. The Greenland shark can live up to 500 years. What about trees in Austin?

The City of San Marcos removed three dying trees in City Park this week. Officials say urban trees are struggling with year after year of drought.

"Flo" was diagnosed with a fatal fungal disease that will cause the tree to eventually collapse, arborists said. The city delayed removal until after public input could be given, but will now move ahead as planned on Thursday.

Austin Parks and Recreation hasn't said why it's decided to postpone Flo's removal just three days after the department first announced its decision.

The city plans to remove the pecan tree on Thursday. There will be a celebration of Flo's life the night before.

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!

The severe winter weather that damaged trees earlier this year could have left less space for hawks to build nests.

An estimated one-third of the city’s tree canopy was damaged to varying extents during last month's ice storm.

Experts worry that trimming damaged Austin trees may cause oak wilt to proliferate.

West Austin bore the brunt of downed tree limbs.