“Although this tree is not the most beautifully shaped tree it may be worthy of trying to save,” Epperson said. “This tree will need to be treated with a tree growth regulator to help with root shock recovery and possibly an insecticide to help deter any insects from finding a home during this stressful period. Even by doing this, there is no guarantee how the tree will react to the stresses of hot asphalt and soil compaction.”

Epperson said the tree between the parking lot and N. Trade Street would also likely be lost.

He said because of the injury this tree has sustained, it has begun to lose root structure, which has invited ants to begin eating on the root system.

Armbrust said any removed trees would be offered to Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry for its firewood project.