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Christopher Cruz Willow
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Christopher Cruz Willow

Unidentified Willow (Salix sp.)

About this verified tree

This is a large, likely planted willow in Edmonton, Alberta, growing in an open field beside Potter Greens Pond/playground, formerly Christopher Cruz Park. It originated as a yard tree near an old farmhouse that stood here until around 2012, and now remains as one of the last living anchors of that past landscape. The tree has developed into a massive multi trunk form, spreading outward rather than upward, with an equivalent circumference of roughly 21 ft. Recent construction has dramatically altered its surroundings, most notably the removal of a protective hill and nearby mature trees during LRT development, leaving it more exposed to wind and environmental stress. The tree is currently in visible decline, with canopy thinning and dieback increasing in recent years, though it still stands structurally strong. The plaque I placed on the tree contains outdated information, but it has helped bring the tree to the attention of the City of Edmonton.

Species
Unidentified Willow
Scientific name
Salix sp.
Area
Alberta
Circumference
6.43 m
Height
16.03 m
Canopy spread
22.95 m
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Significance

This is a large, likely planted willow in Edmonton, Alberta, growing in an open field beside Potter Greens Pond/playground, formerly Christopher Cruz Park. It originated as a yard tree near an old farmhouse that stood here until around 2012, and now remains as one of the last living anchors of that past landscape. The tree has developed into a massive multi trunk form, spreading outward rather than upward, with an equivalent circumference of roughly 21 ft. Recent construction has dramatically altered its surroundings, most notably the removal of a protective hill and nearby mature trees during LRT development, leaving it more exposed to wind and environmental stress. The tree is currently in visible decline, with canopy thinning and dieback increasing in recent years, though it still stands structurally strong. The plaque I placed on the tree contains outdated information, but it has helped bring the tree to the attention of the City of Edmonton.

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Species & Identity

In Decline - Tree is nearing the end of its life
Common Name
Unidentified Willow
Scientific Name
Salix sp.
Tree Type
Multi trunked tree
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