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The city of Pleasanton is in the process of removing nearly two dozen Purple Robe Locust trees in and around downtown due to them declining and being unsafe as they age, a city spokesperson said.
According to Communications Manager Heather Tiernan, the city will work on replacing each of the removed trees.
“Replanting will begin within a few months of removal and will include a more diverse mix of species to support a healthier and more resilient tree canopy downtown over time,” Tiernan said.
Tiernan said the tree maintenance in downtown is a result of a recommendation from a certified arborist who, through their assessment, identified 22 Purple Robe Locusts trees that are “declining or structurally compromised and need to be removed.”
According to Tiernan, these types of trees tend to have a shorter lifespan. She said she could not answer why the trees were planted in the first place.
In regards to the removal of all 22 trees, Tiernan said the work is being done in phases to minimize disruption and that the work is scheduled to finish ahead of the holiday season.
“This work reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and beautiful downtown for residents, visitors, and businesses,” Tiernan said. “We appreciate the community’s understanding as this work moves forward.”
