Big loss in Little Compton
Among state's largest elms falls in weekend storm
Dutch Elm Disease has decimated the elm tree population across Rhode Island, but one majestic example on Sakonnet Point Road stood strong for more than 150 years — until this past weekend.
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Big loss in Little Compton
Among state's largest elms falls in weekend storm
Dutch Elm Disease has decimated the elm tree population across Rhode Island, but one majestic example on Sakonnet Point Road stood strong for more than 150 years — until this past weekend.
After weeks of rain and a powerful weekend storm, the enormous elm in Jack and Kathy Haire's yard came down Saturday afternoon, nearly striking Kathy and the Haires' dog Joy on the way down. The tree, on the grounds of what was once the old Bailey Farm, was regarded as one of the largest and healthiest elms in the state. "It was a beautiful tree," Jack said. He said it likely dates back to the Civil War era.
In the photo, Kathy Haire and Chris Oliveira of Steepleview Garden Service poses in front of the enormous elm that fell Saturday afternoon.
