Six plum trees that were to be preserved in front of a new development on Chatham Street have now been removed.
An arborist from the City of Richmond determined the trees were in poor condition after the development got underway, according to city spokesperson Ted Townsend.
The trees had been fenced off with orange mesh, signifying they were to be protected, per city council’s approval of the development. Replacement trees will be planted on the site.
