City Hall tree replacement proposal and invasive beetle damage
Summary
A local Boy Scout told the council the eucalyptus trees at City Hall are infested with an invasive leaf beetle, messy, and non-native, and proposed replacing them with drought-tolerant western redbuds, Spartan junipers, and a deodar cedar to boost curb appeal and Tree City USA standing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not yet estimated — any replanting would come from city landscape budgets if pursued.
Residents and visitors driving down La Mirada Boulevard get a better-looking City Hall and healthier tree canopy.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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