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London Tree Felled by Mistake: Residents Devastated
3 Dec
Summary
- A London street's mature cherry tree was removed in error by contractors.
- Residents expressed devastation over the swift, mistaken removal of the tree.
- The tree care company apologized and promised immediate replacement.

A significant mistake by a tree care service has left residents of a south-west London street deeply upset. Contractors from Premier Tree Care & Conservation incorrectly felled a healthy, mature cherry tree on Priory Road in Kew, mistaking it for a tree on another road with a similar name in Ealing.
Neighbors recounted their distress, attempting to halt the work as it happened within minutes. They described the felled cherry tree as beautiful and mature, adding to their sorrow over the swift and unintended destruction. The incident has caused considerable emotional distress among the local community.
The tree removal company has since issued a statement expressing its deepest regret for the error. Attributing the incident to human error, Premier Tree Care & Conservation assured that a similar cherry tree would be planted in the exact spot right away to rectify the situation.



