2020: Tree is doing well.
2021: Some branches die.
2022: Tree shows clear signs of distress.
2023: Tree dies.
2020: Tree is doing fine.
2020: Tree's health begins to fade.
2022: Tree shows signs of distress.
September 2023: Tree nearly dies.
January 2025: Tree shows signs of recovery (new branches, leaves, and blooms) thanks to my watering.
HOA Board votes to cut it.
2020: Tree is doing great.
2022: Tree's health is deteriorating.
2023: Tree dies.
2020: Tree is fine.
2021: Tree dies.
2022: Tree is cut and replaced with a shrub.
2023: The shrub planted in its place dies.
May 2023: Tree is planted as a replacement for the dead ficus.
August 2023: Tree dies.
January 2025: Tree has been replaced with an oak but is not sufficiently irrigated.
The revived shrubs also continue to lack proper irrigation, so I supplement with some extra water.
Three beautiful mature trees...
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...No trees left.
Three beautiful mature trees...
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No trees (or shrubs) left.
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A littile progress, mostly thanks to my efforts.
Beautiful mature tree dies...
...The tree next to it is in distress...
...Other trees are also doing badly...
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