TREASURE ISLAND â An old bottle brush tree that has been a favorite climbing spot for generations of children in Rosselli Park will be saved for now, with further inspection determining its longevity.
The fervor began with an attempt by the Recreation Department to install new playground equipment for younger children in Rosselli Park. However, what started out as a good deed put the beloved bottle brush tree in conflict with modern-day safety regulations because its branches overhang the play area.
The tree, once praised for providing shade for children playing on the equipment, is now deemed a dangerous climbing hazard, according to regulations devised by agencies such as the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and American Society for Testing and Materials.