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The Monterey Cypress was estimated to be about 80 to 100 years old, a La Jolla city spokesman said.
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According to local legend, the tree inspired the “The Lorax” by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, who lived nearby and worked in an office with a sweeping view of the coastline.
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