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Battle for Green: Court Allows Felling of Ombú Trees at Plaça Llorenç Villalonga

Safety Concerns Around the Ombú Trees in Palma

Palma says the Ombú trees are in poor condition and may break or uproot during strong winds or storms.

Published: April 22, 2026
Battle for Green: Court Allows Felling of Ombú Trees at Plaça Llorenç Villalonga

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Are the Ombú trees in Plaça Llorenç Villalonga dangerous in strong wind?

According to the official assessment cited by the city, the trees are in poor condition and carry a higher risk of breakage or uprooting. That concern is especially relevant during storms or strong winds, which are common enough in Palma to make weak trees a public safety issue. The exact technical details of the assessment, however, have not been widely set out in public.

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