Diamond Bar To Remove 246 Trees Following Safety Concerns

DIAMOND BAR, CA — The Diamond Bar City Council approved a two-phase project to remove 246 city-maintained Bradford Pear trees and plant replacement trees where possible, following safety concerns related to the species, the city announced on Wednesday.

The approval came during the council's Nov. 3 regular meeting. Tree removal is expected to begin in mid-November, with replacement planting planned for spring 2027, according to the city.

The city will host a community presentation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Windmill Room at City Hall, the city said.

The decision follows a lawsuit stemming from a 2018 incident on Montefino Avenue, where a branch from a Bradford Pear tree fell and injured a pedestrian, the city said.

According to the city, Bradford Pear trees are prone to branch splitting as they age, and structural weaknesses may not always be visible before a branch fails.

The presentation will give residents an opportunity to learn more about the removal and replacement project and ask questions. No registration is required.

Removal work will take place primarily along Montefino Avenue, Longview Drive and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Residents affected by the project will receive advance notification.

More information about the Bradford Pear Tree Removal and Replacement Project is available at www.diamondbarca.gov/bpt.