We recently learned that there is such a thing as heritage trees, and that Portland and Oregon have their own lists. One tree was relatively near to us.
Dosch Road is a familiar name, and this tree is associated with his farm, though it was planted by Reverend Albert Kelly in 1850. Colonel Dosch bought the property by 1887 and revitalized the orchard.
This 175 year old tree is the oldest living grafted tree in the Western United States. It no longer stands in an orchard, but in a neighborhood that honestly doesn't seem too welcoming, historical markers aside.
It looks like it could use some pruning, and definitely some harvesting. I hope someone is collecting the windfall apples and at least mulching them.
Once you are aware of something, you notice it everywhere. Three trees at the Young House are newly designated. We didn't think about them when we went, but now there should be markers.
History is all around, though it can be easy to miss.
COVID: This is outside and you don't need to stay long. You will have dogs barking at you.
Accessibility: It's not great for navigating but there isn't a lot to see. You could just drive around it and look out from the car.
https://oregontic.com/oregon-heritage-trees/dosch-yellow-bellflower-apple/
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