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Street trees are unavailable because you have chosen to purchase only yard trees.
Yard trees are unavailable because you have chosen to purchase only street trees.
The following statement is provided by Portland Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry:
The best protection for sidewalks is to plant the right tree in the right place. However, extra protection can be taken by installing root barriers at the time of planting. Root barriers guide roots downward and away from infrastructure and therefore may help prevent sidewalk damage and reduce sidewalk trip hazards. Root barriers are required by Portland Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry for all planting sites less than 4 feet wide, and are recommended for all other street tree planting sites. Root barriers are panels or rolls of rigid plastic either 12" or 18" high and a few millimeters thick. The rolls are cut, or panels lock together, to achieve desired length, which is 6' long.
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As a non-profit we rely on government support, foundation support, and individuals like you to plant your trees. Together we will make the urban forest greener for everyone.
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Characteristics: Deep green foliage and an upright vase shape characterize this stately street tree.
Growing Conditions: Sun. Adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions and pH. American elms tolerate numerous environmental stresses including deicing salts, drought, and air pollution.
Uses: A great dutch elm disease resistant elm for the urban landscape.
Height: 70' at maturity
Width: 50' at maturity
Shape: Vase shaped with arching limbs
Flowers: Non-showy, small greenish red flowers in fascicles of 3 or 4 appear in spring before the foliage emerges.
Leaves: Dark green leaves emerge earlier in spring and retained later in fall than typical American elm, turning yellow in autumn
Bark: Smooth, light to reddish gray in young trees and becoming dark grey and fissured in older trees
More Information: Tested and shown to be Dutch Elm Disease tolerant, the impressive original tree grows on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
