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Ficus Tree Pruning and Plant Growth Regulator Pilot Program
Summary
Consultants updated the committee on the pilot program using plant growth regulators and structural pruning to preserve four stressed Ficus trees along Highway 101 instead of removing them.
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Plant growth regulator treatment costs approximately $1,300 per tree.
✅Who benefits
Downtown residents and businesses benefit from the preservation of large canopy trees and reduced debris.
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