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This tree overlooks a part of Portland States Campus called the King Albert Field. When I lived downtown I used to hang out in this field consistently with friends and alone, the tree would always be there watching over us. It was an easy way to reco...

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Location: Downtown Author: Christian B.

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This tree overlooks a part of Portland States Campus called the King Albert Field. When I lived downtown I used to hang out in this field consistently with friends and alone, the tree would always be there watching over us. It was an easy way to recognize the seasons because of its size. The large grandeur of the canopy would burst in reds, yellows, orange, and browns scattering it's leaves across the field delicately in the fall. It would shine in bright new greens after soaking up the early showers in the spring. It would shiver as a skeleton in the winter cold chattering its naked branches together under occasional blankets of snow as the winds blew. And flutter softly and quietly in deep summer greens while the campus emptied out a little bit. There is not one particular tale to tell about this tree for it has seen many many unfold in the area that surrounds it. It's just one of those trees that you remember. Perhaps because it is relatively isolated, perhaps because of its large stature, perhaps because you can look to it as a landmark of sorts when walking through campus. But whatever the case it is a tree worth remembering.

This Doug Fir tree was brought home when the boy living in this home was in elementary school at Glencoe Elementary about 35 years ago. It was a tiny sapling then and now it's quite large! It survived a big house fire about 10 years ago that required...

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Location: Sunnyside Author: Tiffany L.

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This Doug Fir tree was brought home when the boy living in this home was in elementary school at Glencoe Elementary about 35 years ago. It was a tiny sapling then and now it's quite large! It survived a big house fire about 10 years ago that required the whole home to be rebuilt.

This Doug Fir tree was brought home when the boy living in this home was in elementary school at Glencoe Elementary about 35 years ago. It was a tiny sapling then and now it's quite large! It survived a big house fire about 10 years ago that required...

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Location: Sunnyside Author: Tiffany L.

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This Doug Fir tree was brought home when the boy living in this home was in elementary school at Glencoe Elementary about 35 years ago. It was a tiny sapling then and now it's quite large! It survived a big house fire about 10 years ago that required the whole home to be rebuilt.

The following note was given to me by our neighbor across the street in 1989: Aug.1989 The Fir Tree Brought from Port Orford in 1972. 1--1 1/2 feet high. Mrs Smith's son who is in the forest service brought it up.

The following note was given to me by our neighbor across the street in 1989: Aug.1989 The Fir Tree Brought from Port Orford in 1972. 1--1 1/2 feet high. Mrs Smith's son who is in the forest service brought it up.

A beautiful tree that has sheltered our home and front garden of woodland native plants for many years. It was originally planted to celebrate the holiday of TuB'shevet many years ago.

This was a beautiful Western Red Cedar that sadly succumbed to drought and had to be removed.

Is this you? You bulbous goofball of glory. Thanks for all of the shared smiles.

If I told you how many times I’ve stepped over shit under this tree would you believe me? My least favorite Portland vicinity to witness wet season’s first rains...

My friend shared a story of grief and pain. We embraced under the tree as he recalibrated...feet onto the ground//ground pushing back into trodden soles. Surface of hand to cooling earth, I observed how earth holds space at an incredible capacity....

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Location: Concordia Author: Anna S.

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My friend shared a story of grief and pain. We embraced under the tree as he recalibrated...feet onto the ground//ground pushing back into trodden soles. Surface of hand to cooling earth, I observed how earth holds space at an incredible capacity.
Over the tangled web of roots below, a ball of stretched yarn sat above configuring what could be crafted of this heavy life experience.

I often gaze at this beauty as the sun tucks itself over some other horizon for the evening. Holding me anchored, tethered to an earthbound body whilst crows chatter their recounted days before a roost. It feels an extension of our backyard as it clo...

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Location: Cully Author: Anna S.

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I often gaze at this beauty as the sun tucks itself over some other horizon for the evening. Holding me anchored, tethered to an earthbound body whilst crows chatter their recounted days before a roost. It feels an extension of our backyard as it closes the gap between our view south, into the lands of the eternally rested neighbors.

House was built in 1927.

This is a Sweetgum in my backyard, over 100 years old.

This tree once looked over a friend and I making out on the ground by it’s trunk.

This is listed erroneously. This is not the Gatton Cemetery, this is the Ramsey Cemetery. The Western Red Cedar tree this year is (2019) is 124 years old. It was planted when pioneer Frederick H. Ramsey was buried here in 1895. If you're interested i...

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Location: St_johns_west Author: Aimee A.

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This is listed erroneously. This is not the Gatton Cemetery, this is the Ramsey Cemetery. The Western Red Cedar tree this year is (2019) is 124 years old. It was planted when pioneer Frederick H. Ramsey was buried here in 1895. If you're interested in knowing more, find us on Facebook : search for Frederick H Ramsey.

- Aimee A. Alvarez

There are three trees together. The center one is the tallest and largest around. We've been told by arborists that they are Sugar Pines. They are magnificent. The bark is a greyish brown, the needles are a blueish green. long pine cones form. green...

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Location: Sabin Author: Amber G.

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There are three trees together. The center one is the tallest and largest around. We've been told by arborists that they are Sugar Pines. They are magnificent. The bark is a greyish brown, the needles are a blueish green. long pine cones form. green to brown. We've lived here for 15 years and have loved their strength and beauty.

This tall pine tree along with other surrounding trees helps us feel like we own a tree house. Our driveway is steep and then we have a full set of stairs to get up to the front door, if we take the stairs up to the second floor we are still only at...

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Location: Crestwood Author: Amy B.

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This tall pine tree along with other surrounding trees helps us feel like we own a tree house. Our driveway is steep and then we have a full set of stairs to get up to the front door, if we take the stairs up to the second floor we are still only at the half way point of this gigantic Pine! Luckily we have a second story patio where we can view the rest of this tree and thousands of others across southwest Portland. Virtually joined at the hip on this pine is a very full Cherry Tree. Two-thirds of the way up the pine tree is a large multi-generational squirrels nest. We love trees and we love Oregon!

This is when Glen realizes the tree is bigger than him😲

Here stands the tallest tree in Portland between Forest Park and Powell Butte Nature Park! It's around 3-4 ft. in diameter (DBH) and is putting on vigorous growth. Heavily-travelled trails surround the tree, but 99% of the walkers don't even notice...

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Location: Mt_tabor Author: Darvel L.

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Here stands the tallest tree in Portland between Forest Park and Powell Butte Nature Park! It's around 3-4 ft. in diameter (DBH) and is putting on vigorous growth. Heavily-travelled trails surround the tree, but 99% of the walkers don't even notice it.

This is the largest Douglas fir in Portland--about 6.4 ft. in diameter (over 20 ft. circumference) at breast height and now well over 250 ft. to the intact top. It is one of many old-growth Douglas firs in this canyon that were spared from the turn...

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Location: Forest_park_6b Author: Darvel L.

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This is the largest Douglas fir in Portland--about 6.4 ft. in diameter (over 20 ft. circumference) at breast height and now well over 250 ft. to the intact top. It is one of many old-growth Douglas firs in this canyon that were spared from the turn-of-the-century saws. The City of Portland Urban Forestry Dept. designated it a "Heritage Tree" in 1997.