The stump from a white oak is still in the ground of Bushnell Park. The diseased tree, between the Pump House and the pond, was removed in recent months. At two this afternoon, a scrawnier white oak donated by the State DEP will be planted as a replacement.

A press release from the City of Hartford says:

White Oak Tree Represents Hartford’s History and Future: Mayor Pedro Segarra and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Amey Marrella will help complete the planting of a 12-foot tall white oak tree in Hartford’s historic Bushnell Park.

Also on hand will be representatives from the Bushnell Park Foundation and the Knox Parks Foundation.[…] The celebration comes as both the State and the City mark their 375th Anniversaries.

The Mayor will remark how this event is coordinated with the City’s efforts to beautify its Open Space and Parks and showcase them as vital economic and tourist attractions. This includes this summer’s highly successful “Week of the Parks” and the ongoing discussions with the Green Ribbon Task Force and how this can all be part of the “One City, One Plan” for conservation and development.

To learn about the various trees in Bushnell Park, request a free brochure from the Hartford Welcome Center or pick one up at the entrance of the Legislative Office Building.