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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
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September/October 2018
MY DAVEY
DAVEY ADOPTS A LANDMARK TREE
The Davey Tree Expert Company has committed to
adopting one of Akron's most iconic historical landmarks,
the Signal Tree. Located in the Summit Metro Parks,
the tree is estimated to be more than 350 years old
with a rich, local history.
This adoption ensures the Signal Tree continues to receive
proper arboricultural care for the next five years. Davey's
Akron Residential/Commercial office will provide regular
maintenance of the tree in addition to annual assessments
of the tree's health. Davey Tree has a long history of working
with the Signal Tree and has been involved in its care for
more than 40 years.
"As a tree care company, we have a special interest
and appreciation for large, historical wonders like the
The most prominent theory behind the unusual bend of the Signal Tree
is that it was a marker for Native Americans to identify an important
portage point on the nearby Cuyahoga River in order to avoid the
dangerous rapids and water falls of the Cuyahoga River Gorge. No one
is quite sure of the exact historical significance of the tree, but the
three-prong trunk is certainly indicative that its growth pattern was
manually shaped by humans.
Signal Tree," said Sandra Reid, vice president of corporate
communications and strategic planning administration.
"And since the Signal Tree is in a public green space,
it's especially important that we keep it healthy so our
community can enjoy its beauty and the benefits of a
healthy and beautiful green space for many years to come."
Davey Tree will continue to donate care for the Signal Tree
through 2022.
