Pinus ponderosa

This grove of old-growth Ponderosa Pines shaded the extensive lawn of the 1901 A.M. Drake home in the future site of Bend. Drake’s Pilot Butte Development Co. played a critical role in the town’s development, platting downtown Bend and its original residential area. Three of the trees remain, of an original six, which were likely lost when the home itself was demolished in the mid-1950s.

Tree Facts

• Approximate height: 80 ft
• Date of dedication: July 12, 2017
• Age at dedication: approx. 300 years

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Location: Drake Park, Downtown Bend