Category Archives: Street trees

Bloom Day and Wordless Wednesday 04/15/2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by julie a. fukuda / portland tree tour

More Bloom Day flowers: http://www.maydreamsgardens.com/2015/04/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-april-2015.html

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Wordless Wednesday 12/17/2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by julie a. fukuda / portland tree tour
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Under Cover

Posted on September 29, 2014 by julie a. fukuda / portland tree tour

There’s something picturesque about ivy twining its way up a tree trunk, the contrast of glossy green pointed leaves against furrowed bark. But in Portland English ivy, Hedera helix, is invasive.  Letting it ramble up tree trunks over time can … Continue reading →

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Tree tunnel

Posted on September 22, 2014 by julie a. fukuda / portland tree tour

During these warm sunny days of this seemingly never-ending summer, I find myself searching for shade, lovely shade.  There isn’t much to be found in my own back yard due to lack of inspiration and decisiveness for a garden plan … Continue reading →

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Not just another dogwood

Posted on May 29, 2014 by julie a. fukuda / portland tree tour

This time of year, the trees with blooms are the ones that get noticed.  As I go through my daily travels, my eyes are drawn to the white flowers adorning the Japanese snowbells and dogwood trees.  Over and over.  Not … Continue reading →

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