It shall be unlawful to abuse, destroy, or mutilate any tree, shrub, or plant in a public parking strip or any other public place, or to attach or place any rope or wire (other than one used to support a young or broken tree), sign, poster, handbill, or other thing to, or on, any tree growing in a public place, or to cause or permit any wire charged with electricity to be attached to any such tree, or to allow any gaseous, liquid, or solid substance which is harmful to such trees to come in contact with their roots or leaves.
('61 Code, § 4-6.05) (Ord. 78 C.S., passed 7-7-65)