A deciduous native tree also known as the White Birch or Canoe Birch. Often found in dense stands, it grows to 33m tall, with 60cm diameter, in a broad oval shape. Bark is white, papery, and peels away in strips.The oval leaves, 4cm long, are edged in coarse “teeth”. Its slender twigs have bumps. A common Pacific Coast conifer that grows up to 40m tall and 4m in diameter.Trunk tapers from wide base to narrow top. Leaves are yellowish-green and scale-like. BC’s First Nations collected the fibrous bark and used it to create baskets, clothing, ropes and mats. 4. Paper B irch Betula papyrifera 1. Western R edcedar Thuja plicata 7. Silver M aple Acer saccharinum Common maple in eastern North America. Leaves are large with deep lobes; green on top and silvery white underneath. Reddish small flowers in early spring. Autumn leaves vary from pale yellow to orange and red. A deciduous tree that grows to 30m tall, with grey bark that has deep grooves. 10. Coast R edwood Sequoia sempervirens Native to Coastal California. One of the tallest trees in the world growing up to 100 meters tall and living to 1500 years old. Sempervirens comes from two Latin words, semper meaning ‘always’ and virens meaning ‘green’. Needles on lower branches are 1/2" to 1 1/4" long in flat sprays. Re d w o o d Pa r k T h e t re e s o f Discover the magnificent trees of Redwood Park through this self-guided walk. Although this brochure highlights 24 trees, there are a total of 32 outstanding trees and five towering groves marked for you to discover. As you walk the serene trails and explore this unique arboretum, hunt for the other eight trees, including the rare Shagbark Hickory! 21. W y c h E l m Ulmus glabra ‘Lutescens 12. C h i n e s e C h e s t n u t Castanea mollissima 6. Dougla s - f ir Pseudotsuga menziesii Deciduous conifer native to China. Live trees discovered in 1941; previously, known only from fossils. Grows rapidly to 30 to 40m tall. Orange-brown fibrous bark. Light brown branches turn upward. Soft, needle-like leaves turn from pale green to light bronze in autumn. Small, oval cones, 2-3cm. Deciduous; up to 48m tall. Shaped like a broad widespreading cone. Rounded, untoothed leaves are a dark glossy green that turns red-brown in autumn; leaves stay on twigs late into winter. Pale grey bark is smooth, even on older trees. The City planted the Dawn Redwood trees in the park, including this young specimen, after fossil evidence of this species was found in the Park. See #3 for more information. Also called the Common Ash.A deciduous tree native to Europe that grows to 45m tall and spreads vigorously. On each stem there are 7-13 leaflets edged with distinct teeth. Valuable for timber. Fruits are large and flat. In winter have distinctive dark brown buds. A native of Japan, this pyramid-shaped deciduous tree grows to 38m tall. In spring the blooms are a coppery pink; autumn color is also vibrant. Male and female flowers are found on separate plants. 11. European B eech Fagus sylvatica 8. Dawn R edwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides 5. European A sh Fraxinus excelsior 2. Katsura Cercidiphyllum japonicum 3. Dawn R edwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides Pacific Northwest conifer very important for its timber. Largest tree native to Canada; may reach 126m tall, but more common at 60-70m with 1.2m diameter. Bark on older trees is thick and fissured. Profuse cones hang downward, 5-7cm long; distinguished by a 3-pronged bract protruding below each cone scale. 9. Giant S equoia Sequoiadendron giganteum Also called the Giant Redwood, native to the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. One of the largest trees in the world, growing up to 89m tall, with a massive trunk (>3m). Some trees believed to be 3,500 years old. Foliage is grey-green overlapping scales and reddish-brown fissured bark. See map for the location of the Giant Redwood Grove. 12. Chinese C hestnut Castanea mollissima A deciduous tree native to China. Grows vigorously to 20m tall and spreads. Fruit is edible. Leaves are oval-shaped, toothed, glossy, and light green. land in 1959. this potential park property and purchased the of the property. Surrey recognized the value of at which time a legal battle erupted over the disposal David died in 1949, and then Peter at 86 in 1957, This brochure was developed in partnership with the White Rock and Surrey Naturalists. nicknamed "The Hotel." Photography by: Frank Thurston Tree Identification: Susan Murray and Roy Strang, 1999 burned down, they built a two-story tree house, isolated existence on the land. After several homes Located in Surrey on 20th Avenue, between 176th Street and 180th Street The twins, who were deaf from birth, lived an Redwood Park and vegetables. and non-native trees were interspersed with flowers Environmental benefits are calculated based on research done by Environmental Defense, Paper Task Force, and Conservatree, who comissioned a study on the environmental impacts of the paper industry. Russia, Japan, France and Italy. Groves of native other seeds, which they ordered from Austria, trees water solid waste electricity greenhouse gases 5 1,196 262 4 405 fully grown gallons pounds million BTUs pounds They continued to collect and plant evergreen and grove from seedlings obtained on a visit to California. orchard when the brothers started the redwood logged, was ready for cultivation as a fruit and nut We are pleased to report the following resources that have been saved by using this environmentally friendly paper: on their 21st birthday. The land, which had been This brochure is printed on recycled paper, made with 100% recycled fibers, 50% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine free. 40 acres of land by their father, David Brown, in 1893, David and Peter Brown (twins) were each given Environmental Benefits of Using Recycled Paper ECO-AUDIT From the collection of the City of Surrey Archives One of the original “Tree houses” built by twin brothers, David and Peter Brown. This park stands today as a living monument to the Brown family. history of the City of Surrey, as well as a wonderful natural resource. Redwood Park Redwood Brochure 4-col new colour.qxd 1/15/2004 4:22 PM offers a window on the early pioneer Page 1 Redwood Brochure 4-col new colour.qxd 1/15/2004 4:23 PM 9. Giant S equoia Sequoiadendron giganteum Page 2 13. Lawson C ypress Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 17. English O ak Quercus robur 13. Lawson C ypress Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 19. Incens e - c edar Calocedrus decurrens Also known as the Port Orford Cedar. A Pacific Coast evergreen tree up to 42m tall. Branches grow straight out from the trunk, then droop at the tips. Older, large trees in cultivation may keep branches almost to ground level. Many blue-brown or purplebrown cones. A timber tree. Park Entrance Native to Oregon and California. It is called the Incensecedar because the tree's oil has an incense-like odour. Also called the Pencil Tree because the scent of its bark is likened to the scent of fresh pencils. Largest specimen 70m tall and 2m in diameter. 20. Cedar o f L ebanon Cedrus libani 14. Monkey Puzzle Tree Araucaria araucana Evergreen native to the Middle East. Grows to 43m tall. Black or brown bark has scaly fissures and ridges. Young trees are cone-shaped; older ones are flattopped. Needles are 1.5 to 2cm and a dull green Evergreen native to Chile. Slow growth; reaches 25 to 30m tall. Symmetrical whorled branches and wedgeshaped, sharp-pointed dark-green leaves. Branchlets are tangled and ropelike. Some trees may retain limbs very close to the ground.Trees are male or female. 21. Wych E lm Ulmus glabra ‘Lutescens’ Also known as Scotch Elm.This deciduous tree is native to Europe. Grows to 30m tall. In spring, produces tiny red flowers followed by winged green fruit. Large, thick oval leaves are rough on top and soft underneath; these dark green, double-toothed leaves turn yellow in autumn. 15. Grand F ir Abies grandis Conifer growing at low elevations in Pacific Coast regions, preferably in rich soil, to 70m tall and higher; diameter of 1m. Flat, blunt-tipped dark green needles 3-5cm long grow in a flat rank from either side of twig. Needles have citrus aroma when crushed. Elongated cones, found only on upper branches, point upward. 22. English W alnut Juglans regia European native that grows quickly, especially in youth, to 20m tall. Bark is smooth and grey. Branches are horizontal or angled upward. Aromatic leaves grow to 7.5 to 15cm and have 5 to 7 leaflets. It is also a source of our common edible walnuts. 16. Pacific Y ew Taxus brevifolia Only native yew on the Pacific Coast. Grows in shade under larger trees to 9m tall, 30cm diameter. A twisted trunk. Cinnamon-colored bark on older species. Bark found to contain taxol, a chemical used in treatment of some types of cancer. Extremely slow growing, small tees can be “ancient”. 23. Big L eaf M aple Acer macrophyllum Widespread from southeastern Alaska to California, this round-topped deciduous tree is also called the Broadleaf Maple. Growing to 30m tall, it also has the world's largest maple leaves, which are 5-lobed, 12 to 30cm, and often turn yellow in autumn. Showy hanging clusters of greenish-white flowers in spring. 17. English O ak Quercus robur Deciduous spreading tree native to Europe, where it may grow to 42m tall. Bark is grey-brown with fissures. Dark green leaves grow to 14cm on very short stalks. Large round acorns may be singular or in clusters of 2 to 3. 24. Black W alnut Juglans nigra Vigorous, spreading deciduous tree native to eastern North America. Grows to 50m tall. Wood used for furniture; nuts are highly prized. Leaves are aromatic. In spring, trees are late to leaf. Many parts of the tree have medicinal properties. 18. Hiba A rborvitae Thujopsis dolabrata Evergreen tree native to Japan. Pyramidal, of very slow growth to 30m tall. Foliage resembles Western Redcedar, but twigs are coarser, branching in a deer horn effect. Leaves are dark green above with white patches below. 4. Paper B irch Betula papyrifera 11. European B eech Fagus sylvatica 19. Incens e - c edar Calocedrus decurrens 3. Dawn R edwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides 22. English W alnut Juglans regia