CENTRAL PARK, N.Y. (PIX11) -- After 160 years a legendary tree will be cut down in Central Park .
The century old elm tree at the iconic Tavern on the Green restaurant will be removed after it was found to have Dutch Elm disease, a spokesperson for the Parks Department confirmed.
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Dutch Elm disease is a fast moving fungus that can kill elm trees, forcing the parks department to remove it.
“NYC Parks prioritizes preserving existing trees, and tree removal is always our last resort.