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This year marks Ashland's se~nl~nfh E"aY9riteTreeof.V1~y~flrdOoteslln selecting
Ashland's Favorite Tree of th~:Vearfgr?P04 we have the opportunity to pause and
reflect on all of Ashland's lovely~~.~~~ ~)many w,ays the:enhal1ce our lives.
The nominees forthi~year's;F~vQrite Tree.9f the Ye~r are:
o ~merieAO Li~ae"o'"8Assw"9.fI -TiU"~.rie,.o~...,,~8..; OAk Stnet
Although this~~ty.,is~(mnRnttlf9q9hout..the~~~rnstates, this magnifICent specimen
is perhaps the only()t'~()ritS ki9d{o~~!and.:tt:15 over 8o-years~ldaod has received
expert careinreceQtyeat$~eecause ofqia.titprovid~~ a great deal of shade ,.and has a
beaQtiful \'{int~r~Uh9lJ~tt~.]JXt~. was once touted as a good tree torthe city land-
scapes ~U~!9f!$.t9~ra~oturban~nditic:>l)S. Today, however, most.~erts agree that
its large;$Iz.~JTJa~~Jt~l;$lJ~edfQr $n'lci,!lercity k>.ts. Asl1land is lucky <to nave such a fine
exampleQfth~ AtnericanUQden.
o CO"5t~tR!4~~oA - S"U~l.A.~~Jt~~veosAt q~"Qjte~o" IIpum
This ~cIOster 6(. eve~.il?tu9h1iQht~by.a gr'OlJPQfCoastal Redwood trees, Sequoia
sefl1)efVivens. ~...~~.a rerratlarlt o(.~.2 million acres. of virgin Redwood for-
est ~once.~d500.miles frorrt~ ~~.to'Oregon ~regions.Today about SOk
of the Original forest remains, given ~"rptlblic partsar'id settingstike this one.
o EAste~oWbiteO,.~ -Q~e~~I,irp,AQA;tC AO" Fourth
This large, healthy whit~..~F-~h.JtS duaJtrug~graceful.~:m~nches and extensive canopy
- is drought resistant~d...~.(;g)d.olerant. ~e'tw()c~raCteri.~'ics have helped it survive
in Ashland's urbanlaJlQscape and expIajQ~ysom~g~kS,Jnay live pOO years or longer.
This shapely, weU-pruned tree brings shadea:Q9num~rous'otherben~frts to the neighbor-
hood's human residents and also provide,sll'l1portant ,habitat and tood source for our squir-
rel, bird and animal populations. ..... .(;
o Moote~e!J C!JP~ess - C~pnS~~&II?AerOf:A'1'A At 407 Seeole
This giantCypresS is a nativetqU)e~or\terey peninsula in California and grows into one
of the largest of allcypresses..T1'le commqn f(}rm of these evergreen trees is often flat
topped and horizontally branchec:fPfod~QS;~tather spiky outline when planted in the
open. The presence of this tree on the CQrMipf Wimer and Scenic creates an incredible
backdrop for the neighborhood. "
o MimOSA O~ ~itk T~ee - ~lbl~lA J,U'nfslO At 407 North MAlO Stnet
The Mimosa or Silk tree (AIbizia julibrissin), is ~.to Asia, from Iran to! Japan. Distinctive for
its broad-spreading habit, this small-statureqtn3e ~)VeII-suited to the hot summer temperatures
of our dimate. Its light and airy, umbrella-~.~ is comprised elf very soft feathers of
tiny leaflets. In summer it is studded witt1~,..~.~ tufts of cotton candy pink, much loved
by hummingbirds. The flowers are later followed bY seed pods which can saN about. Despite
this, it is a good patio tree where its cool, dappled shade can be much appreciated on a hot,
sunny afternoon. The Mimosa is happiest in full sun and well-drained soil and will reach a
height of 20'-30' with an equal or even greater spread.
ALL BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Wednesday, November 3.
1_ Mail or deliver to: Maria Harris, City of Ashland, Office of Community Development,
I~ 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520
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