Ulmus americana – American Elm

The American elms lining the streets of this community were planted by the Oregon Nursery Company (ORENCO) in 1912. The company was one of the largest nurseries in the US and was employee-owned. The nearby light-rail line follows the old Oregon Electric Railroad line that shipped nursery stock throughout the nation. Company towns such as Orenco, built to house workers, were common in Oregon and were the beginning of many existing cities.

Tree Facts

• Height: 30-80ft
• Date of dedication: September 12, 2013
• Age at dedication: 100 years

Location: Lining the streets between NW 231st Ave. and NW 225th Ave at the east. Between NW Alder St at the north and NW Elm St. at the south.