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Danville Delivers

Oregon ash, Iron Horse Trail, Danville (11/26/22) Danielle Ormsby-Toombs

Oregon ash were continuing to carry peak lemony leaves along the Iron Horse Trail, in Danville on Saturday.

Danville is a town identified by its landmark trees. The lengths that Danville goes to protect the health and preservation of them stands out. It lists these trees as protected:

  • Blue Oak (Quercus Doulgassi)
  • California Bay (Umbellularia California)
  • California Black Oak (Quercus Kelloggi)
  • California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica)
  • California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa)
  • Canyon Live Oak (Quercus Chrysol)
  • Coast Live Oak (Quercus Agrfolia)
  • Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii)
  • Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii)
  • London Plane Tree (Plantanus Acerifolia)
  • Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) and
  • White Alder (Alnus Rhombifolia).

It also protects heritage and memorial trees. In one famous instance, Danville refused to allow a planted redwood tree from being cut which residents said blocked sunlight from their residence. The town even went so far as to erect a formidable structure to support a 350-year-old Valley oak which is the town’s symbol.

When it comes to delivering fall color, Danville delivers.

  • Danville (358′) – PEAK (75-100%) GO NOW!
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