Burnside Village tree gets supplement injection in last-ditch survival bid The Burnside Village tree, as it looked in August 2012. The tree has been given nutrient supplements. BURNSIDE Villages ailing gum tree has been given an injection of nutrients as part of a last-ditch effort to save it. A spokesman for Burnside Village management said the tree was given an injection of nutrients yesterday. "The health of the tree will continue to be monitored and, if it requires additional injections of nutrients, they will be administered," he said. The centre's owners, The Cohen Group, have also installed more UV lighting following advice last month from tree experts. A misting system was installed in March to try to revive the 100-year-old tree. The Burnside Village tree back in November 2011. Picture: Chris Mangan In April, it was given about 18 months to live. The experts, commissioned by The Cohen Group, concluded a lack of light, humidity and airconditioning were largely responsible for the tree's decline. Burnside Village has ruled out removing or replacing the roof above the river red gum. As reported by the Eastern Courier Messenger last month, Burnside Village said a decision would be made on the tree's future if it had not recuperated by October.