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Old 05-14-2014, 10:26 PM
 
Location: Oakland
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Why doesn't Seattle utilize the Pacific Madrone? It is a native tree that abundantly grows throughout the Puget Sound. It stays green all year and has beautiful bright orange bark. It is such a beautiful and exotic tree and I think that if it were involved in more streetscapes in the Seattle area, it would really differentiate the city and give it a unique vibe. What do you think?
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Old 05-15-2014, 12:36 AM
 
Location: Nashville
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Because alders, maples, cedars and firs are cooler looking?? Dunnoo..
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Old 05-15-2014, 02:32 AM
 
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It's a difficult tree to grow and you can't even transplant it. Neat looking, but too troublesome for the city to cultivate it.
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Old 05-15-2014, 05:56 AM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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It's a difficult tree to grow and you can't even transplant it. Neat looking, but too troublesome for the city to cultivate it.
That's right, they are very sensitive to being transplanted, and prone to disease. We had one about 16" diameter at the base that dies in our yard a few years ago, and several along the side of East Lake Sammamish have died off recently. Enjoy them where they are while they last.
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Old 05-15-2014, 09:56 AM
 
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Also they make excellent firewood.
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