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Moon Tree

Posted on: January 17th, 2025 in Heritage Tree Audio Tours, Heritage Tree Details |

Pseudotsuga menziesii– Douglas-fir

This Douglas Fir was raised from seed carried to the moon by astronaut Stuart Roosa of the Apollo 14 moon mission in 1971. It was the first “Moon Tree” to be planted in Oregon and was planted here by Governor Bob Straub on Arbor Day, April 30, 1976 for America’s bicentennial.

Tree Facts

  • Approx. height: 63′
  • Age: 31 years
  • Circumference: 19″
  • Dedicated on: April 11, 2003

Audio Tour:

Location: The Moon Tree is located in Salem, near Court Street, in Willson Park to the West of the Capitol building.