Westminster Heritage TreesThe Westminster Tree Commission sponsors the Westminster Heritage Trees Program.
The City of Westminster Tree Commission established the Heritage Tree Program in 2011 to encourage residents and property owners to identify and protect individual trees or groups of trees that meet one or more of the following qualifications.
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A tree of exceptional size, form or rarity, or horticultural value | |
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A tree of exceptional age, and/or associated with or contribution to an historic structure or with a noted person or historic event | |
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A tree that is a prominent identifying feature of a community | |
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A group of trees in a notable grove, avenue or other planting |
Anyone may nominate a tree or trees, but the person who owns the land on which the tree stands must consent to the nomination. Trees located in County right-of-way are not eligible. There are no regulatory restrictions associated with the designation.
Purpose
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Recognize, foster appreciation and inspire awareness of the contribution trees make to the community
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Increase public awareness of the significance and importance of trees
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Draw attention to and protect unique trees
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Encourage public participation in identification and perpetuation of heritage trees
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Connect the past to the present by preserving historic trees for the enjoyment of future generations
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Increase public awareness of the important contribution of trees to our cultural and community history
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Provide property owners with recognition and reward for preservation of significant heritage trees
Heritage Tree Program Information Flyer
Heritage Tree Program Press Release
Heritage Tree Property Owner Agreement Form
Nominated trees will be inspected by a certified arborist to ensure criteria are met.
- First Heritage Tree: A 90 foot Sycamore tree belonging to Robin Crouse at 538 Old Westminster Pike. Click here to view the photo!
- Second Heritage Tree: A 75 foot Sugar Maple tree belonging to Richard Blosveren. Click here to view the photo!
- Third Heritage Tree: A 50 foot Sycamore tree at 219 East Main Street. Click here to view the photo!
- Fourth Heritage Tree: A 55 foot American Holly belonging to Tony Chiavacci. Click here to view the photo!
- Fifth Heritage Tree: An 80 foot tall White Oak on Willis Street. Click here to view the photo!
- Sixth Heritage Tree: An 85 foot tall American Hornbeam on Willis Street. Click here to view the photo!
- Seventh Heritage Tree: A pair of 45 foot tall Weeping Purple Beech trees on the grounds of City Hall. Click here to view the photo!
- Eighth Heritage Tree: A 90 foot tall White Oak estimated to be 377 years old as of July 2012, and listed in the National Registry. Click here to view the photo!
- Ninth Heritage Tree: A 95 foot Silver Maple was in the Big Tree champions of Maryland and was the Carroll land mark for Carroll County’s Silver Maple champion of 1990 belonging to Ms. Virginia Ecker Hierstetter on Old Westminster Pike. Click here to view the photo!
- Tenth Heritage Tree: A 55 foot Black Mayberry Tree was 1 of 6 great trees of Maryland belonging to Mr. Nick Samios on Gist Road. Click here to view the photo!
- Eleventh Heritage Tree: A 33 foot, approximately 35 year old Cucumber Magnolia at St. Paul's UCC on Bond Street. Click here to view the photo!
- Twelfth Heritage Tree: A 50 foot tall Wye Oak on Ridge Road belonging to Mrs. Berends. It is a certified offspring of Maryland's State Tree, the Wye Oak. Click here to view the photo!
- Thirteenth Heritage Tree: A 38 foot tall Indian Cigar tree on Manchester Avenue belonging to Ms. Lynnette Brewer. Click here to view the photo!
For questions about the Westminster Heritage Tree Program, please call (410) 848-9000 or email HeritageTree@westgov.com.