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Westwood NJ, In the heart of downtown Westwood, a legendary resident is fighting for its life. The iconic Kissing Tree—a towering copper beech that has stood as a silent witness to centuries of romance—has received a terminal diagnosis.
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WESTWOOD, NJ – A somber cloud has settled over downtown Westwood as borough officials reveal a heartbreaking diagnosis for the town’s most famous resident: the Kissing Tree.
The massive copper beech, a local landmark that has stood for nearly two centuries, has been diagnosed with a terminal case of brittle cinder fungus. While the news is devastating, Westwood leaders aren’t ready to say goodbye just yet, launching a “hail mary” search for a miracle cure to save the historic giant.
photo courtesy of Pascack Historical Society
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Westwood NJ, For over 150 years, the Westwood Kissing Tree has been a symbol of love, romance, and history, towering over couples who have shared their first kiss beneath its sprawling branches. This Valentine’s Day, the legendary tree is getting a tribute of its own.
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