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Hot Springs National Park to plant magnolia trees on Bathhouse Row

October 12, 2023 · Source: National Park Service

A close up of a trunk of tree with an oval hole going right through the center of the tree. Light can be seen shining from the inside. The tree roots are tangled and a ballcap sits at the base of the tree for scale. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Hot Springs National Park is dedicated to preserving the historic Magnolia Promenade and ensuring that the Southern Magnolia trees can continue to safely thrive for generations to come. Starting on October 15, five Southern Magnolia trees, Magnolia grandiflora, will be planted to replace five hazardous trees that will be removed.

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