The city of Issaquah has made plans to take out 25 aging poplar trees on Front Street N. and NE Gilman Blvd. and replace them with ginkgo and dogwood trees.

The poplars, which were taken out this week, were planted in 1972, and are beginning to pose safety concerns. In the poplars place 12 new trees will be planted. The smaller number is due to the fact that ginkgos have a much larger canopy and will take up more space. The dogwood trees are the Issaquah Centennial tree, a specific species called Eddie’s White Wonder.

The city will hire a contractor to remove the older trees in segments and the trees will be recycled. The project is part of the city’s long-range renovation project to replace all of the poplar trees at the intersection of Front Street N. and NW. Gilman Blvd.