Announcing FOT’s 2010-11 tree selection slideshows

By Kris Day

So, you’ve signed up for planting day, had your planting strip inspected, and are now ready to make your tree selection, but which one will be best for you?

How can you best maximize beauty and habitat value? You like the idea of a flowering tree, but with so many available, what other characteristics should you consider? Would a tree with fiery red fall color look best with your house, or would a warm, golden yellow go better?

Whether you need help in choosing the right tree for your yard or planting strip, or you just want to learn more about the types of trees that make up Portland’s incredible urban forest, you’ll be happy to know that Friends of Trees has organized three informative slideshow/Q&A sessions for just these reasons!

Please join local tree expert Jim Gersbach and Friends of Trees staff for an evening of tree talk and light refreshments on one of the following days:

SOUTHEAST: Tuesday, October 19, 7-9 p.m. – Sunnyside Elementary
NORTH: Thursday, November 18, 7-9 p.m. – New Columbia Community Education Center
NORTHEAST: Thursday, January 20, 7-9 p.m. – Concordia University Library

Be sure to note which planting strip size(s) you have been approved for as this is an important part of helping you find the best tree for your situation. This information is included in the email you may have received from us indicating that you are ready to select your trees (or on the planting permit you may have received from Urban Forestry if you initiated a removal permit).

If you are not signed up to buy a tree yet, visit www.FriendsofTrees.org/BuyTrees today and we’ll get you started!

Please contact Kris if you have any questions about these tree talk events.

– Kris Day is the Neighborhood Trees Contractor Specialist with Friends of Trees