Toomer’s Corner will undergo a major makeover for the second time in as many years.
University officials were monitoring the tree on Magnolia Avenue after Jochen Wiest set it on fire following Auburn’s 18-13 win over LSU.
Wiest, who pled guilty to criminal mischief, significantly damaged the tree, which were installed in 2015.
“The appearance of the tree is unacceptable, and we don’t believe it will recover within a reasonable time period,” Auburn University horticulture professor Gary Keever said in a statement.
Auburn decided to replace the College Street tree as well to match their size and appearance.