Bergisch Gladbach to Fell Damaged Robinia Tree on Oct 7, 2025
Bergisch Gladbach is set to fell a Robinia tree, commonly known as a black locust, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The tree, located at the corner of Dellbrücker Straße and Eschenbroicher Straße, has suffered extensive damage and can no longer be saved.
The tree's decline began with fungal infestation, which weakened its structure and led to significant damage. Despite repeated maintenance efforts, the problem persisted and worsened. Dead wood continued to develop, and now, even intensive care measures have failed to halt the deterioration. Large areas of the bark have died and peeled off, making it unsafe to leave the tree standing. The city's municipal environmental or forestry department has decided that felling the tree is the only option to ensure public safety.
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the city of Bergisch Gladbach will fell the damaged Robinia tree at the corner of Dellbrücker Straße and Eschenbroicher Straße. The felling is necessary due to the tree's unstable condition, caused by fungal infestation and subsequent damage. The city will ensure the process is carried out safely and efficiently.
