Left: The elm tree after the January ice storm. Right: the elm earlier this month. Photos: Portland Parks and Recreation
An iconic elm tree that has stood on SW 10th Avenue since about 1870 will be removed by Portland Parks and Recreation because of age and damage from the January ice storm.
Catch up quick: The tree is named in honor of Rosetta F. Burrell, a prominent social reformer of the era, but it is also the first Heritage Tree approved by the City's Historic Landmarks Commission.
What they're saying: It is "likely the oldest elm in Oregon," David-Paul B. Hedberg, a heritage tree historian, said in a press release.
What's next: The Urban Forestry team will remove the tree next month and plant a replacement tree in 2025.
