Nobody Told Me': Tree removal at Central Park's Strawberry Fields, public memorial to John Lennon, surprises visitors | amNewYork

In a surprising turn of events, visitors to Strawberry Fields in Central Park witnessed the removal of one of two large elms located near the iconic IMAGINE mosaic dedicated to John Lennon. The first elm was taken down shortly prior, and the second, removed by a local tree care company, raised concerns among visitors and local residents. Strawberry Fields, a significant tribute to Lennon’s spirit, welcomes thousands each year for memorial gatherings. Community members expressed their bewilderment over the tree removals in this cherished public space.

"It's a signature area of the city. Now that two are gone, residents are definitely asking residents about the removal of the trees."

"Thousands gather there annually on Dec. 8 to mark the anniversary of Lennon's murder that night in 1980 outside the Dakota apartment building where he lived."

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