As you walk through the forest, have you wondered what trees you're walking under? Take a look at our guide to Central Oregon's trees. Ponderosa pine. Photo: Land Trust. Ponderosa pines are a very common evergreen in Central Oregon. This large pine (often 60-130’ tall) can be found in dry forest lands. Needles are 4-10” long and in bunches of 3.

Here’s a look at the most common trees in Central Oregon—along with where to enjoy them: Douglas Fir; Ponderosa Pine; Grand Fir; Quaking Aspen; Vine Maple; Western Juniper; Western Larch; Lodgepole Pine; Unique Characteristics of Central Oregon Trees; Best Places to See the Trees in Central Oregon

Bend, Oregon, a city nestled amidst a captivating environmental backdrop, boasts a thriving urban greenscape adorned with native trees. Amidst urban development, three quintessential trees, Bigleaf maple, Vine maple, and Ponderosa pine, stand tall, contributing to …

Western Oregon gardens and landscapes can flourish without summer irrigation - when you choose the right plants. This series, based on decades of on-farm research, can provide some ideas and go-to plants to help create a ...

Oct 26, 2017 · As summer drains away and autumn brings cooler temperatures and snow to the mountains, Central Oregonians might find comfort in our wealth of evergreen trees. But how …

Oct 18, 2019 · It can be tough to identify all 65 native tree species in Oregon, but this guide will help you identify the more common ones. Explore below, download a pdf to take with you on the trail, or stop by our office in Portland to pick up a poster to hang up at home.

Generally, sun-loving and drought-tolerant evergreen trees built for high altitudes grow faster in Bend. However, this is not a firm rule and there are exceptions. A saying goes first they sleep, then they creep, then they leap.

Jan 7, 2017 · Touted as the “Insiders Guide to Central Oregon Plants & Animals,” The Nature of Bend is a new natural history field guide for central Oregon.

Explore the rich variety of trees in Bend, Oregon 🌲. Discover their ecological and cultural importance, sustainable practices, and community conservation efforts. 🌳

Jun 4, 2014 · Drake park and downtown Bend have both native and non-native trees and a healthy urban forest. You’ll notice in Central Oregon that we have many non-native trees that line city streets and sidewalks, grow in peoples yards, and even have some presence in rural parks and natural areas.