Philomath to plant bur oak along Applegate at site of lost Heritage Tree

Philomath to plant bur oak along Applegate at site of lost Heritage Tree

The city of Philomath will hold a tree-planting ceremony Friday afternoon along Applegate Street in front of Philomath Community Library to replace an American elm that was lost to Dutch elm disease. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The city will plant a bur oak, a tree known for its durability and long-term canopy value. The American elm that once stood in front of the library held a distinction beyo…