They come and go

More Norfolk pine trees along Harbour Esplanade are dying, contrary to the City of Melbourne’s data about the trees’ health.

The City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest visual map shows all trees on Harbour Esplanade are healthy with more than 20 years to live.

However, the council has placed more notices around trees on Harbour Esplanade to announce the upcoming replacement of pine trees in ill health.

Small pine trees have popped up to replace the trees that did not make it. But it’s uncertain how long the baby trees will survive given Harbour Esplanade’s harsh environment.