Several passers-by have commented in recent days that the trees, which were initially a freebie from Echuca, have been looking a little worse for wear since Christmas.

Three trees were delivered to Civic Hall during construction works in November 2018, costing $16,000 to transport - the arrangement was made during road construction in Echuca.

Days later, one collapsed onto the construction site, and council quickly erected supports that were needed to stay in place for at least 18 months while the trees took root at their new home.

No one was hurt in the incident.

In 2019, it was noted that one of the trees - the one that had collapsed - had died.

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Palm trees die when the part they grow from, at the top, is broken.

It was then removed in March, and replaced by a similar tree grown in Ballarat in May.

The trees are Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) - it was reported at the time this tree was a gift from a resident.

Council was asked about the condition of the trees this week, with a spokesperson responding they are "all good".

"The palm trees get regular inspections from our arborists and are progressing well, the arborists check the canopy for growth and condition and test the soil moisture at the root zone to ensure that they are getting enough moisture," the spokesperson said in a statement.

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"While we have had good rainfall, in spring and summer the trees also get supplementary water on a regular basis to maintain the soil moisture, and we add an appropriate fertiliser to the water to ensure the trees have access to the nutrients that they require."

The spokesperson did not respond to a question about how much the trees are costing council.

It was reported in May council has only had to pay for transport and maintenance.

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