Good, Bad and Ugly Trees
The trees on the terrace, the space between the sidewalk and the street, were planted by some wise city forester - they provide the benefits of desirable trees year around.
Monroe's Sterling Morton Home at the NW corner of Fifth and Washington Streets
More About Sterling Morton and Arbor Day
Photograph © by Ernie Whiteside - used by permission
A large decayed tree fell in a 43 mile per hour brisk breeze. It blocked North Macomb Street and a main access to the hospital. This is an example of a life critical danger posed by citizens failing to report dangerous trees to the City of Monroe, the Floral City. This tree is considered a Silver Maple.
See More of these Photos by Ernie Whiteside
Silver maple is a medium sized tree commonly found along the banks of water bodies and floodplains. It is often planted as an ornamental due its fast growth, fine foliage, and fall color. Susceptibility to ice and snow breakage and invasive rooting tendencies make its use in urban situations questionable. Silver maple trees are crowded out by oaks and other more desirable trees in a mature forest in this area.
See More Beautiful City Silver Maples
Charles Lanham's Complaint on Toll Street
Problem on Toll Street -- Thanks to Charles Lanham
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Report a Dangerous Tree to the City of Monroe
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