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Pseudotsuga menziesii
Douglas fir
Douglas fir is the iconic conifer of the Pacific Northwest; a massive, long-lived evergreen that defines our forests, our skylines, and our regional identity in ways no other tree can match.
Trees
Trees around Fairview, from native conifers and valley oaks to the ornamentals that shape shade close to home.
Entries are added over time as the collection settles and matures.
Tree field notes
Each note starts with what we can actually see here, then widens into practical growing context for Salem.
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Oregon white oak
Oregon white oak is THE signature tree of the Willamette Valley; a long-lived native with massive spreading limbs, deep ecological
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Pacific dogwood
Pacific dogwood is a breathtaking native understory tree with showy white spring bracts, red fall berries, and beautiful layered
Sycamore
Sycamore is the big-picture shade tree; massive canopy, sculptural mottled bark, and a bold presence that transforms a landscape over
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Western red cedar
Western red cedar is the giant of the Pacific Northwest; a towering, aromatic evergreen with deep cultural significance, feathery foliage,
The guide keeps growing as the garden gives us more evidence.