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| BIG LEAF MAPLE (Acer macrophyllum) |
| Massive leaves are up to 15" across, the largest for a maple. Big, fast growing tree, juveniles can grow up to 3 ft. a year and slowing down later in life. Reaching heights of 50-100 ft. Casts dense shade with its 50 ft. spreading canopy. Golden yellow autumn foliage, leaves are very richly nutrient and are prefect for compost use. Provides food and shelter for wildlife year-round. Valued for lumber and fuel. Big Leaf Maples produce a sweet sap for maple syrup but are somewhat limited for production. Long-lived, with some reaching 300 years old. Native from Alaska to California and very common in the Pacific Northwest landscape. Zone 5-8. |
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NSNDBLCOT
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| BLACK COTTONWOOD (Populus trichocarpa) |
| Fastest growing northwest native large tree. Likes moist soil and full sun. Aggressive roots can disturb concrete and invade water lines. Black Cottonwood can grow up to 45 ft. in the first 7 years and up to 200 ft. tall maximum at mature height. Zone 5-9. |
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NSNDCAS
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| CASCARA SAGRADA (Frangula / Rhamnus purshiana) |
| A nicely shaped small northwest native tree with yellow fall color. Round black fruits bring in the songbirds. Bark used medicinally, primarily as a laxative. Tolerates a wide variety of soil types and sun or shade. Cascara is in the Buckthorn family. Hardy to -35° F. Zone 3-9. |
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NSNDCHO
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| CHOKE CHERRY (Prunus virginiana) |
| Bears 4-6" long clusters of small white flowers in late spring followed by bunches of reddish-purple tart fruit in August. Chokecherry is primarily used in jams or by wildlife. Tartness is greatly reduced when very ripe, well after fruit has turned dark. Native east of the Cascade mountains from California to British Columbia. |
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NSNDORE
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| OREGON ASH (Fraxinus latifolia) |
| Our west coast native ash tolerates standing water exceptionally well. Grows to 80 ft. tall. Strong, beautiful, elastic wood, great for tool handles and cabinetry. Oregon Ash has a great yellow fall color. Zone 6-8 |
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NSNDPACCRA
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| PACIFIC CRABAPPLE (Malus fusca) |
| Able to grow in very wet sites, hence the alternate name Swamp Crabapple. Suitable as a rootstock for apples on sites otherwise too wet. Widely adapted West Coast native from California to Alaska. Pacific Crabapple doesn’t require wet ground. Tiny tart fruits for jelly or for the birds. Zone 5-8. |
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NSNDPACDO
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| PACIFIC DOGWOOD (Cornus nuttallii) |
| Our West Coast native dogwood is the largest of all dogwoods, growing to heights of 30-50 ft. by 25 ft. wide. Large white flowers in spring have 4-8 false petals surrounding the true flowers, which are found in the yellow centers. Occasionally reblooming in early fall. Produces rosy red berries. Nice autumn foliage. Prefers shade and makes for a wonderful understory tree, white blossoms glow under dappled sunlight in the forest and shine in the moonlight. Attractive, flowering addition to a Pacific Northwest native planting. Hardy to -30°F. Zone 7-9. |
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NSNDPFIRE
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| PACIFIC FIRE VINE MAPLE (Acer circinatum) |
| Coral red twigs are considered more vivid than even Red-Twig Dogwoods. Branch color fades on older branches. Winter interest contrasting against the snow. Bright green leaves in summer. Yellow autumn foliage. Broad palmate shaped leaves. Pacific Fire Vine Maple is a dwarf tree around 10 ft. tall. Zone 5-9. |
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NSNDPACWIL
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| PACIFIC WILLOW (Salix lasiandra) |
| Fast growing wetland tree native to northern and western North America. Leaves are long and narrow, glossy dark green but dull and pale gray on the underside. Yellow catkins appear after the leaves emerge. Attracts bees. Black bark on older specimens. Good for stabilizing banks. Pacific Willow can be found on both sides of the Cascades. Grows on average to 15-30 ft. or more. Zone 3-9. |
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NSNDQUA
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| QUAKING ASPEN (Populus tremuloides) |
| A medium sized slender tree, often growing in clumps. Heart shaped leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze. Bright yellow fall color. Rapid growth. Quaking aspen is native to more states than any other tree but not common in Oregon or Washington. Likes moist ground. Very cold hardy. Zone 2-8. |
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NSNDRDALD
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| RED ALDER (Alnus rubra) |
| Most commercial hardwood tree native to the Pacific Northwest. Has an extremely rapid growth, typically 80 ft. tall in 25 years. Wood makes good indoor furniture and is a clean burning firewood. Red Alder is also a nitrogen fixer; it will grow in infertile ground and make it more fertile. Likes moist ground. Zone 3-8. |
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NSNDVIN
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| VINE MAPLE (Acer circinatum) |
| Native to western North America and very common in the Maritime Northwest as an under story tree that grows below other much taller forest tree and conifers. A very colorful small multi-stemmed shrub or small tree growing to about only 15-20 ft. New growth in the spring has a reddish tinge, followed by small flower clusters. Large, broad leaves are up to 6" wide. Inconspicuous red flowers resemble columbines and provide nectar for beneficial insects, butterflies and bees. Seeds, buds and flowers attract wildlife. Makes a great nesting site for birds. Paired winged seed pods (called samaras) in summer look like red bow ties. Bright yellow to orange-red and glows in sunlight in autumn. Great for erosion control. Vine Maple is similar looking to a Japanese Fullmoon Maple and can be used to similar affect in Japanese themed gardens. Dried wood is very hard, used by tool makers and traditionally used by Native Americans for tools and basket weaving. Tolerant of shade or sun. Hardy to -25° F. Zone 5-9. |
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