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HAYLEY MACKAY UNST 124G SPRING TERM Heritage Tree Project
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HAYLEY MACKAYUNST 124G

SPRING TERM

Heritage Tree Project

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Background Information

Heritage tree #35Black Walnut - Juglans nigraPlanted in 1994; one of the originalsThrives best in warm regions with fertile

soils. Very common in Portland, though.

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What is important about Heritage Tree #35?

It’s massive canopy (75 feet) provides immense shelter during poor weather periods, ex.) in the fall. Conveniently placed bus stop bench beneath the canopy

Provides shade during hot temperatures.The bark of this Black Walnut, if ever cut down, is

very valuable and can be used to make furniture, flooring, etcetera.

Helps protect the soilMakes the area look nice—in the fall the leaves turn

bright yellow.Edible nuts.

Important food source for wildlife (and humans!)

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