Old Austin Tree Removed

Lucia Llano, Joesph Sweeney, Ali Shirazi, Angelica Ruzanova, Alyssa Soliz, and Stephanie Ghandour

December 11, 2023

Right now in Austin, most trees are shedding their colorful frond and coating trials in crumbled leaves. However, one tree is missing out on this annual tradition after nearly 100 years of life. Earlier this semester, Austinites celebrated the life, and mourned the removal, of Flo- a tree that once dangled over Barton Springs Pool. The Daily Texan spoke with community members to learn more.

Produced by Lucia Llano Video by Joesph Sweeney, Ali Shirazi, Lucia Llano, Angelica Ruzanova & Alyssa Soliz

Edited by Stephanie Ghandour & Lucia Llano

Supervising Producer: Stephanie Ghandour