Dear Liza,
I’ve told you about all the big trees that have come down in Laurelhurst Park. The ice storm we had last month really took its toll.
But help is on the way! The urban arborists of the city of Portland have been busy this last week, planting more than a dozen new trees all over the park.
These three Katsuras are in a line just inside the Pine Street entrance, and will hold the hill in place and make a wonderful corridor as they mature.
They make a line right up to Ken, our favorite young oak tree.
This new Douglas Fir is planted on the Caesar Chavez side of the park, by what we call the “Wallosaurus”. This is a fine replacement for one of the giants we lost.
This little leaf linden has been planted in line with some older lindens on the Ankeny side. We haven’t named the new trees yet, because they need to develop their own personalities first. It will be fun to see them grow over the coming years!
I will introduce you when you come visit.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 