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European copper beech, PSU Millar Library, 1875 SW Park Avenue. This Portland Heritage Tree, #54, planted circa 1890 by a homeowner whose grand home was demolished in 1965, is the centerpiece of a 1989-1991 library building addition whose design int… — European copper beech, PSU Millar Library, 1875 SW Park Avenue. This Portland Heritage Tree, #54, planted circa 1890 by a homeowner whose grand home was demolished in 1965, is the centerpiece of a 1989-1991 library building addition whose design integrated the structure around the iconic tree. Photo: Catherine Mushel

American elm, SW 10th Avenue and Madison Street, near Eliot Tower. This very first Portland Heritage Tree, #1, known as the Burrell elm, was planted circa 1875 by homeowners Martin and Rosetta Burrell. Their home was razed long ago. The current side… — American elm, SW 10th Avenue and Madison Street, near Eliot Tower. This very first Portland Heritage Tree, #1, known as the Burrell elm, was planted circa 1875 by homeowners Martin and Rosetta Burrell. Their home was razed long ago. The current sidewalk and patio were designed around the tree with advice from Urban Forestry arborists and the city’s Heritage Tree Committee. Photo: Catherine Mushel

Maple (possibly a Norway-Red hybrid), 2350 NW Raleigh Street. What stands out here is the larger-than-standard setback created to accommodate two maples and their root systems; the one shown is on the corner. Photo: Jim Gersbach — Maple (possibly a Norway-Red hybrid), 2350 NW Raleigh Street. What stands out here is the larger-than-standard setback created to accommodate two maples and their root systems; the one shown is on the corner. Photo: Jim Gersbach

London planetree, 4328 N. Montana Avenue. This Portland Heritage Tree, #34, decades older than the new construction next to it, was likely saved because of its heritage status. It's hard to see but the developer provided a suitable root protection z… — London planetree, 4328 N. Montana Avenue. This Portland Heritage Tree, #34, decades older than the new construction next to it, was likely saved because of its heritage status. It's hard to see but the developer provided a suitable root protection zone. Photo: Jim Gersbach

Tree’d and landscaped pathway, NW Irving Street between NW 10th and 12th, south of Johnson. This path, connecting several Pearl-District streets, lies in a city-designated design zone whose guidelines include creating a pleasant, protected pedestria… — Tree’d and landscaped pathway, NW Irving Street between NW 10th and 12th, south of Johnson. This path, connecting several Pearl-District streets, lies in a city-designated design zone whose guidelines include creating a pleasant, protected pedestrian walkway. Design zones often benefit from the input of landscape architects. Photo: Catherine Mushel

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