Fir Street South This is probably the largest example of this variety in Salem. This is an uncommon tree with spectacular panicles of yellow flowers in the summer months. Two purple leafed European Beech trees in front of the YWCA on State Street. This is a very good specimen. According to Maynard Drawson, this tree was saved by Governor Hatfield when the State built the building on the old McNary estate.
Tulip trees are the largest growing deciduous trees in the United States.
This is a very good specimen of this tree. This tree was planted in 1852 from seed brought in a basket by covered wagon and is located on the original family donation land claim. This tree is atypical of the species, but significant with the many tops is has thrown up. Some say the tree was hit by lightning in the past.