You ought to see them - Jefferson Heritage Tree Council

Jefferson Heritage Trees
The Heritage Trees of Jefferson are the oldest
and grandest trees in the city. Some took root many
years before we were born and now stand as testaments
of their endurance and importance within our urban
community forest. Jefferson is very fortunate to have
so many trees worthy of recognition. These trees are
living reminders that if we are diligent about keeping a
healthy tree canopy and protecting this and other natural
resources, they’ll be here long after we’re gone.
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The Heritage Tree Program demonstrates Jefferson’s
commitment to revitalization and conservation.
Enjoy the driving tour through Jefferson, learn more about the
trees you see every day - and decide if you have some trees
to nominate for next year’s award!
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Water Oak • Quercus nigra
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Japanese or Saucer Magnolia • Magnolia x soulangiana
Westmoreland Drive
Old Pendergrass Rd.
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Jefferson First United Methodist Church
Deodar Cedar • Cedrus deodara
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6. Woodbine Cemetery
Southern Red Oak • Quercus falcata
7. Cobb Street At Oak Avenue
White Oak • Quercus alba
8. Old Jefferson Mills Site At Corner Of Cobb Street
And McKensie Ave.
Water Oak • Quercus nigra
9. Paradise A.M.E. Cemetery Near Corner Of
Mahaffey Street And Railroad Tracks
Blackgum • Nyssa sylvatica
10 Paradise AME Cemetery
Southern Red Oak • Quercus falcata
11. 160 Lawrenceville Street
Two Southern Magnolias • Magnolia grandiflora
12. 151 Lawrenceville Street
Dawn Redwood • Metasequoia glyptostroboides
13. Old Pendergrass Road Near Corner With
Washington Street
Southern Red Oak • Quercus falcata
14. 54 Westmoreland Drive
Yaupon Holly • Ilex vomitoria
15. 28 Deerwood Lane
Sweetgum • Liquidambar styraciflua
16. Washington Street (Old U.S. 129); The Grove
Near Gainesville Midland Train
Baldcypress • Taxodium distichum
17. Old Pendergrass Road, At Sidewalk Near
Jefferson Elementary School
Pondcypress • Taxodium ascendens
18. Memorial Drive Near Front Of
Dr. Crenshaw’s Office
Japanese Cherry • Prunus jamasakura
Jefferson Heritage Tree Program
was established to foster appreciation of and
inspire awareness of the contribution that trees
make to our community.
Our Goal
is to annually designate individual trees or
groves of trees within the city limits that hold
significance to the community because of their
history, heritage or uniqueness.
What is a Heritage Tree?
Heritage trees may be on city, public
or private property. Each candidate
tree will be assessed by a certified arborist and evaluated by a review
committee. Anyone can nominate a
tree for review. Trees can be nominated as an individual or a collection,
but must have the owner’s approval
for nomination and must meet criteria
for one of the following categories:
Specimen:
Trees of exceptional size, form or
rarity
Champion:
A tree that has been established as a state
or national champion by the Georgia
Forestry Commission and/or listed with
the American Forests’ National Register
of Big Trees
Historic:
A tree recognized by virtue of its age, its
association with or contribution to a historic
structure or district, or its association with
a noted person or historic event
Landmark:
Trees that are landmarks of a community
Collection:
Trees in a notable grove, avenue, or other
planting
Nominations
Heritage Trees can be nominated by anyone by
using a form available from the City. Rules for
nominations and further instructions are available
online at www.jeffersontreecouncil.org or at
the Jefferson Library, City Hall and Crawford Long
Museum.
For more information
706-367-5121
jeffersontreecouncil.org
Yaupon Holly #14
Westmoreland Drive
Although dwarfed in comparison
to oaks and other gentle giants,
this Yaupon Holly is the largest
of its species in the nation, as
documented by the Georgia
Forestry Commission’s Champion
Tree Registry.
Jefferson’s Heritage Trees
Our Roots
Run Deep
American Elm #4
Behind Downtown Square
The spread of Dutch elm
disease beginning about 1930
greatly reduced the prevalence
of American Elms throughout
North America. It is believed
this tree survived because of its
urban isolation from other elms.
Each Heritage Tree
will be identified by a plaque and
the owners will be given a tree care
manual provided free by the Georgia
Forestry Commission.
Funds for this project were provided by the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-A, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Jefferson
Heritage
Tree Council
147 Athens St. • Jefferson, Georgia 30549
706-367-5121
jeffersontreecouncil.org