Heritage tree presentation
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This document summarizes information about Heritage Tree #35, a large black walnut tree planted in the late 19th century in Portland, Oregon. It provides details about the species of black walnut, noting it is native to Eastern North America. The tree is located on the grounds of Lincoln High School at the corner of SW Salmon Street and 14th Avenue, standing 85 feet tall with a trunk circumference of 13.8 feet and canopy spread of 75 feet. The document describes the busy environment surrounding the heritage tree and the activity it sees from nearby high school students and passing buses and cars.
Heritage tree presentation
- 1. Heritage Tree Project Hayley Mackay UNST 124g
- 2. Basic Information Heritage Tree #35, 1994. Planted in the late 19th century on the Jacob Kamm estate. Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Deciduous tree; thrives best in warm regions with fertile soils. Native to Eastern North America, but very common in Portland. Largest Black Walnut in the U.S. is on Sauvies Island and is 130 feet tall with a 140 foot canopy spread. Has extremely valuable wood that is use to make furniture, flooring, etc. Has edible and tasty nuts, but are hard to open. Heritage trees began being designated in 1994, so this tree is one of the originals as it was designated that year. Public location: SW Salmon and 14th Avenue. On the corner in front of Lincoln High School. Height: 85 feet; Circumference of the trunk: 13.8 feet; Spread of the canopy: 75 feet
- 3. Environment Surrounding Heritage Tree #35 Located next to a busy intersection. On school grounds; on sloped grounds. Bus stop bench placed beneath the trees canopy.
- 4. Looking Up
- 5. Activity Surrounding the Tree Some squirrels running around the base. High school students walk nearby. Loud cars and buses are constantly passing the tree.
- 6. Added information Provides shelter to those who need it. Big. Hard to fully appreciate the tree with all the noisy distractions.
- 7. Late October
- 8. Late October