West Yaquina Sitka Spruce
Posted on: April 24th, 2023 in Heritage Tree Details |


Picea sitchensis
This Sitka spruce, spared by early loggers, stood over Water Street in the township of West Yaquina, now a ghost town. The community was platted in the 1800s after the Oregon Pacific Railroad terminated across the bay in Yaquina City. With a railroad and seaport, Yaquina Bay competed with Portland for San Francisco’s shipping commerce. This tree witnessed the boom and bust of Oregon’s early shipping industry.
Tree Facts
- Height: 158′
- Circumference: 22.4′
- Crown Spread: 90′
- Approx. Age: 200 years
- Dedicated: April 2023
Learn More: Visit Oregon Encyclopedia
Visit This Tree
The West Yaquina Sitka spruce can be accessed at the end of SE 40th/ Harborton Road in Newport, Oregon by hiking 2.4 miles past the locked gate or arranging a private tour by contacting staff through the website: www.yakonaoregon.org/contact. Private tours are free and part of the Preserve’s mission.