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Beaverton's urban forestry crew, from left: Ty Whitcomb, Patrick Hoff, Bryan Nishimoto,
Jared Lane, and Keith Van Houten. Photo by Preston Fager
Fall color in Beaverton's Conestoga neighborhood. Photo by Mark
Rawlings
They respond to tree or limb failures day or night and take great
pride in their work, always leaving job sites clean and taking
good care of Beaverton residents.
What is one of your best performers among tree species?
PH: I like the upright European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus
'Fastigiata'). It is not a fancy tree. It does not flower or fruit but
it is sidewalk friendly, drought tolerant, needs very little pruning,
and is easy to get established.
What are some ways you educate the public?
PH:
In Beaverton we constructed two arboreta for the public to see
and learn about trees, especially natives. We also write monthly
articles about trees and native plants in the local paper.
Beaverton
Quick
Facts
• Human population: 94,215
• Street tree population: 29,576
• Urban forestry budget: $458,771
• Number of urban forestry staff: 5
