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OWENCH2.WPD Page 1 <br /> Owen Memorial Rose Garden Historic Cherry Tree <br /> The Black Tartan Cherry Tree in Owen Rose Garden is nearing the ripe old age of 150. There will be a <br /> time when the city's oldest, largest Cherry Tree will die. In order to ensure future generation's enjoyment of <br /> this Cherry Tree, it is being propagated to provide a prodigy. <br /> Eugene Wholesale Nursery, with the help of the City's tree crew and their aerial lift, began propagation of <br /> the Cherry Tree in 1995. To date, there are approximately 30 grafted trees growing with the intent of <br /> producing 50 small trees by the year 2000. These young trees are being provided to the City at or below <br /> cost by Eugene Wholesale Nursery. <br /> In the year 2000, as part of our Arbor Week Celebrations, we plan to have a ceremonial planting of the <br /> Owen's Cherry Tree prodigy in Owen Rose Garden. As part of the park development plan process currently <br /> underway, a spot is being identified for this planting. After the old Cherry Tree expires, it will live on in its <br /> offspring for future generations to enjoy. There may be other locations in the City that are appropriate for <br /> one of the young Owen's Cherry Trees, and will also be planted in the year 2000. In addition, it is <br /> anticipated that there may be a number of these young trees made available to the public to purchase and <br /> plant in their yards. For more information please call Scott Plamondon, Urban Forester, Public Works <br /> Maintenance 687 -5220. <br />