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3. Cross allges of lombardy poplars (Populus niqra
'Italics') in the Square; sugar maples (Acer saccharum)
now line the intersecting paths in the Square
4. An alike of red cedars (Juniperus virginiana) lining
Cedar Avenue in the Moravian graveyard in 1810
Street trees currently planted in 20th century Salem are:
1. An allge of Seckel pears (Pyrus communis) along
both sides of Bank Street, between Salt and Main Sts.
2. Sycamore trees (Platanus occidentalis) planted along
the lower end of Main Street (fronting Old Central
School site)
3. A clipped allge of Laurel oaks (Quercus laurifolia)
lining Cedar Ave. in the Moravian graveyard
4. Red maples (Acer rubrum) planted up and down both sides
of Main Street
5. Ash trees (Fraxinus americana) in the median strip
dividing the Reception Center parking lot from Old
Salem bypass
6. Golden chain trees (Labernum V ossii) planted among the
Japanese holly in front of the Reception Center and
Post Office building
F. Salem Arboretum
This land at the southern end of Main Street is a vestige
of the meadows and fields which once surrounded the
town. It was the commercial site of the ZinzenGorf
Laundry until 1976.
The land is now planted with a coUec-
tion of trees which are representative of the forests
once growing in this region of North Carolina.
1. White Oak (Quercus alba)
A splendid, large tree (100-150') with a broad crown
and light grey to white bark. The large acorn was a
staple food for the Indians and also eaten by Moravians.
The tree was also used in tanning leather, shipbuilding,
and pipemaking. A ''Pipe" is a cask for wine and other
liquids. White oak is still one of the best all-around
firewoods.
2. Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)
One of the most widely planted deciduous trees in
Forsyth County. It'reaches 80 feet and has long,
narrow light-green, willow-like leaves.
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