tree farms; park; open to public; hiking; trails; pet friendly; cabin rentals; scout activites; outdoor education

tree farms; park; open to public; hiking; trails; pet friendly; cabin rentals; scout activites; outdoor education
Trees, Plants, and Animals

"He that plants trees loves others besides himself."
~ English Proverb

The tree farm's wide variety of native and non-native trees give our visitors a look at not only diverse species, but also different forest management zones. Magness is an internationally recognized demonstration forest and outdoor education site enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year.

We hope you'll come visit this beautiful 80-acre site to hike the trails, enjoy a picnic lunch, or simply sit and marvel at the trees.


Trees Found at Magness Memorial Tree Farm

CONIFERS
Common Name
 Scientific Name
Alaska-Cedar Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
Deodar-Cedar Cedrus deodara
Incense-cedar Calocedrus decurrens
Port-Orford-Cedar Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Western-Red-Cedar Thuja plicata
Douglas-fir  Pseudotsuga menziesii
Grand Fir Abies grandis
Noble Fir Abies procera
Western Hemlock Tsuga heterophylla
Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa
Redwood Sequoia sempervirens
Giant Sequoia Sequoiadendron giganteum
Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens
Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis
Pacific Yew Taxus brevifolia


BROADLEAVED TREES
  
Common Name SCIENTIFIC NAME
Red Alder Alnus rubra
Oregon Ash Fraxinus latifolia
Cascara Buckthorn Rhamnus purshiana
Bitter Cherry Prunus emarginata
Black Cottonwood Populus trichocarpa
Oregon Crab Apple Pyrus fusca
Pacific Dogwood Cornus nuttallii
Black Hawthorne Crataegus douglasii
Pacific Madrone Arbutus menziesii
Bigleaf Maple Acer macrophyllum
Red Maple Acer rubrum
Vine Maple Acer circinatum
Douglas Maple Acer glabrum
Oregon White Oak Quercus garryanna
English Walnut  Juglans regia
Scouler Willow Salix scouleriana


Source: Trees to Know in Oregon
Edward Jensen, associate professor, College of Forestry, Oregon State University
Charles R. Ross, Extension forestry specialist emeritus, Oregon State University

 

 

"A forest bird never wants a cage."
~ Henrik Ibsen

Magness Memorial Tree Farm has a wonderful variety of flora and fauna to delight bird watchers, plant enthusiasts, and animal lovers. As you relax and enjoy our trails, you may be treated to a regal golden eagle flying overhead or a mischievous striped skunk scurrying across the path ahead of you. Dainty trillium will greet you in the spring and the summer will delight you with all the sights and smells of the forests.

We hope you'll come visit this beautiful 80-acre site located near Wilsonville, Oregon and enjoy hiking and exploring in our forest.


Plants, and Animals Found at Magness Memorial Tree Farm

  • Birds
  • Butterflies and Moths
  • Insects
  • Mammals
  • Edible and Medicinal
  • Flowers and plants
  • Vines and Shrubs


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