CITY OF BAYFIELD'S FIRST HERITAGE TREE

CITY OF BAYFIELD'S FIRST HERITAGE TREE

Tuesday, 9:00 AM,  48 degrees F at the ferry dock, 45 on the back porch.  Wind E, calm with light gusts.  Humidity 79%, the barometer is falling, now standing at 30.29".  Everythibg is wet but it has quit raining.

   The City of Bayfied Tree Board has designated the first Bayfield Heritage Tree.  It is a red oak, Quercus rubra, located on the west side of South Second Street, just north of Manypenny Ave.  Probably planted about the time the brick paved street was plated, it is 42" in diameter at breast height, and about 75 feet tall.  It appears sound and healthy.  

   The street was just restored, the brick pavers taken up and relaid, and new curbs installed, all done with care around the tree.  Tree Board members fertilized the tree with Jobe's fertilizer stakes at their September meeting and the tree has been well watered and received plenty of rain.

   The intent of the Heritage Tree program is to memorialize trees that are important historically, environmentally or horticulturally, and to educate the public concerning their importance.  Trees so designated will receive extra care to help ensure their health and welfare.

   This first Heritage Tree will be dedicated as part of next spring's Bayfield in Bloom kickoff event.