So, if universal has to replace the trees with substantially similar ones (same age), and given that this is construction in LA, that's going to be a couple million per tree?
I found one article stating that they are fig trees which are nearly impossible to kill. They might get fined for trimming city trees, but I wouldn't get my hopes up for any serious punishment against the studio.
Those don't look like fig trees to me, ficus family trees tend to be a lot wider. Interestingly, you can actually check into this here: https://losangelesca.treekeepersoftware.com/index.cfm
They also say they prune them yearly, but a quick look at street view history in google maps would suggest they were only pruned anywhere near this heavily in 2021. Prior to that they were always kept much fuller-looking. The timing is obviously malicious.
So, if universal has to replace the trees with substantially similar ones (same age), and given that this is construction in LA, that's going to be a couple million per tree?
I found one article stating that they are fig trees which are nearly impossible to kill. They might get fined for trimming city trees, but I wouldn't get my hopes up for any serious punishment against the studio.
Those don't look like fig trees to me, ficus family trees tend to be a lot wider. Interestingly, you can actually check into this here: https://losangelesca.treekeepersoftware.com/index.cfm
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i like when we talk about trees too. i always learn fun stuff about our plant friends.
I'm not sure what kind they are, but in this article Universal claims they are some kind of ficus:
https://ktla.com/news/city-investigating-after-trees-cut-near-universal-property-on-strike-day/
They also say they prune them yearly, but a quick look at street view history in google maps would suggest they were only pruned anywhere near this heavily in 2021. Prior to that they were always kept much fuller-looking. The timing is obviously malicious.
Street view