People in Toronto fighting to save a tree that's older than Canada from being cut down Stay in the loop Sign up for our free email newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime or contact us for details. A 160-year-old Silver Maple tree that's been dubbed the Black Barn Maple locally is at risk of being cut down despite still standing tall and healthy at 95 James Street in Toronto. The tree and longtime neighbourhood landmark may be destroyed by the construction of a new detached dwelling on the property. Residents of the west Long Branch community are coming together to make sure that doesn't happen.