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

The Tree Farm's wide variety of native and non-native trees gives 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 Â	Pseudotsuga menziesii
Grand-Fir	Abies grandis
Noble-FirÂ	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 Â	Cornus nuttallii
Black Hawthorne	Crataegus douglasii
Pacific Madrone	Arbutus menziesii
Bigleaf Maple	Acer macrophyllum
Red Maple	Acer rubrum
Vine Maple	Acer circinatum
Douglas MapleÂ	Acer glabrum
Oregon White Oak	Quercus garryanna
English WalnutÂ	Juglans regia
Scouler WillowÂ	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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