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Sycamore
Platanus sp.  Click on the image
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Location: 100 High St. NE Description: These trees were part of a planting done by Lord and Schryvers in the 1930's and are still a dominant downtown landmark. Eight of these long-limbed beauties grace the front and sides of the Marion County Courthouse.
Owner: Marion County
Height: 8 trees vary from 50 to 83 feet
Diameter: Vary from 40 to 69 inches (all Heritage Trees are measured 4 feet above ground)
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Douglas Fir
Psuedotsuga menziesii
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Branch with cones
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Location: 1234 Commercial St. SE Description: This old growth tree merits consideration due to its size - it measures 17 feet around the trunk! Like other tall conifers in our area, the Douglas fir can be hard to identify because the branches may be very high. Look below the tree and find a cone. Douglas firs have tridents or "3-pronged pitchfork" bracts on the cones.
Owner: Physicians Building, Inc.
Height: 105 feet Diameter: 65 inches
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
Fall colors
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Location: 787 Cross Street. SE Description: This tree was planted by a pioneer named Hoffer, in 1890. Note how it has grown around and above the residence, adding both shade and elegance to the property.
Owner: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hadley
Height: 107 feet Diameter: 53 inches
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Hagar Family Pear Tree
Pyrus sp.
 pear branch
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Location: Highway 22 & NE corner of I-5 Description: This tree was planted in 1852 from seed brought in a basket by covered wagon and is located on the original family Donation Land Claim. The site is difficult to access due to busy traffic. It is best viewed by car when traveling westbound on highway 22, just past the traffic light at I-5.
Owner: State of Oregon
Height: 48 feet
Diameter: 37 inches
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