Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Tribute to a fallen tree on St. Mark's Place


[Top 2 photos via Steven]

The city this morning deemed it necessary to remove the Callery pear tree from outside 26 St. Mark's Place between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.

Yesterday morning, a large branch fell, which, miraculously, missed the pedestrians and vehicles in the vicinity.

According to this site, the "Callery pear has a weak wood and branch structure ..." The tree appeared to show signs of rot.

Here's a look at what's left behind...




[Photo via @PerchNewYork]

... and there is a tribute, which begins "Dearly Beloved," on the stump...


[Photo by Chris Rowland]

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3 comments:

  1. soundsnycJuly 11, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    Dearly Beloved is so true!!! Many love you as we have lived our lives with you.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 12, 2018 at 10:53 AM

    Love this!

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  3. Roberta & SidneyAugust 3, 2018 at 12:15 PM

    A few months before this tree "died" someone paved over the soil surrounding the tree. II noticed it right away - who would pave around a tree - that's how the tree gets water! No other trees on the block were ever paved around. Maybe this tree did not die a natural death. Hope someone can find out who paved over the soil - maybe this tree was murdered.

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