Trees To Know
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Small illustrations from the older edition of “Trees to Know in Oregon” — not too frequent, hopefully not too infrequent.
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Western Juniper
"It touches endless miles of dry hills with a bit of color and life. The juniper polka-dots the landscape of eastern Oregon."
"It touches endless miles of dry hills with a bit of color and life. The juniper polka-dots the landscape of eastern Oregon."
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Western Juniper
"It touches endless miles of dry hills with a bit of color and life. The juniper polka-dots the landscape of eastern Oregon."
"It touches endless miles of dry hills with a bit of color and life. The juniper polka-dots the landscape of eastern Oregon."
Tanoak
"The Oregon Forest Research Laboratory says the wood is fine for hardwood plywood, flooring, furniture, and other products."
"The Oregon Forest Research Laboratory says the wood is fine for hardwood plywood, flooring, furniture, and other products."
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Tanoak
"The Oregon Forest Research Laboratory says the wood is fine for hardwood plywood, flooring, furniture, and other products."
"The Oregon Forest Research Laboratory says the wood is fine for hardwood plywood, flooring, furniture, and other products."
Western Hemlock
"Hemlock has a Cinderella story because as late as 1930 lumbermen did not want it."
"Hemlock has a Cinderella story because as late as 1930 lumbermen did not want it."
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Western Hemlock
"Hemlock has a Cinderella story because as late as 1930 lumbermen did not want it."
"Hemlock has a Cinderella story because as late as 1930 lumbermen did not want it."
One from the real world -- Lodgepole Pine
"Extensive lodgepole stands are seen at middle and higher elevations throughout eastern Oregon, including the upper Cascades."
"Extensive lodgepole stands are seen at middle and higher elevations throughout eastern Oregon, including the upper Cascades."
November 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
One from the real world -- Lodgepole Pine
"Extensive lodgepole stands are seen at middle and higher elevations throughout eastern Oregon, including the upper Cascades."
"Extensive lodgepole stands are seen at middle and higher elevations throughout eastern Oregon, including the upper Cascades."
Western Larch
"No other western conifer is such a pale green; you can pick out larch as far away as colors can be told."
"No other western conifer is such a pale green; you can pick out larch as far away as colors can be told."
October 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Western Larch
"No other western conifer is such a pale green; you can pick out larch as far away as colors can be told."
"No other western conifer is such a pale green; you can pick out larch as far away as colors can be told."
Oregon White Oak
"A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is. As a fuel, white oak is unsurpassed ; it burns clean and makes a lasting fire."
"A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is. As a fuel, white oak is unsurpassed ; it burns clean and makes a lasting fire."
October 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Oregon White Oak
"A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is. As a fuel, white oak is unsurpassed ; it burns clean and makes a lasting fire."
"A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is. As a fuel, white oak is unsurpassed ; it burns clean and makes a lasting fire."
Knobcone Pine
“You never saw such a cone-covered pine.”
“You never saw such a cone-covered pine.”
October 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Knobcone Pine
“You never saw such a cone-covered pine.”
“You never saw such a cone-covered pine.”
Shrubs
“A plant that is usually a shrub may become a small tree under especially favorable conditions.”
“A plant that is usually a shrub may become a small tree under especially favorable conditions.”
October 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Shrubs
“A plant that is usually a shrub may become a small tree under especially favorable conditions.”
“A plant that is usually a shrub may become a small tree under especially favorable conditions.”
The Willows
“To know that a tree is a willow is easy; to identify a particular willow species is very, very difficult.”
“To know that a tree is a willow is easy; to identify a particular willow species is very, very difficult.”
October 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The Willows
“To know that a tree is a willow is easy; to identify a particular willow species is very, very difficult.”
“To know that a tree is a willow is easy; to identify a particular willow species is very, very difficult.”
Oregon-myrtle
“On the north side of the Oregon-California state line this tree is always called Oregon-myrtle. On the south side of the line no one would think of calling it anything but California-laurel.
Actually the tree is not a myrtle... Nor is it a true laurel...”
“On the north side of the Oregon-California state line this tree is always called Oregon-myrtle. On the south side of the line no one would think of calling it anything but California-laurel.
Actually the tree is not a myrtle... Nor is it a true laurel...”
October 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Oregon-myrtle
“On the north side of the Oregon-California state line this tree is always called Oregon-myrtle. On the south side of the line no one would think of calling it anything but California-laurel.
Actually the tree is not a myrtle... Nor is it a true laurel...”
“On the north side of the Oregon-California state line this tree is always called Oregon-myrtle. On the south side of the line no one would think of calling it anything but California-laurel.
Actually the tree is not a myrtle... Nor is it a true laurel...”
Wild Cherries
“You find bitter cherry throughout Oregon, but more commonly west of the Cascades. In our rain forests it may grow to small log size.”
“You find bitter cherry throughout Oregon, but more commonly west of the Cascades. In our rain forests it may grow to small log size.”
October 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Wild Cherries
“You find bitter cherry throughout Oregon, but more commonly west of the Cascades. In our rain forests it may grow to small log size.”
“You find bitter cherry throughout Oregon, but more commonly west of the Cascades. In our rain forests it may grow to small log size.”
Guest post! From Reg Manning's classic "What Kinda Cactus Izzat?"
Mesquite
Mesquite
October 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Guest post! From Reg Manning's classic "What Kinda Cactus Izzat?"
Mesquite
Mesquite
Giant Sequoia
"The great age and size of both species place them in a lofty world of their own, as the Greek gods dwelt on Mount Olympus apart from men."
"The great age and size of both species place them in a lofty world of their own, as the Greek gods dwelt on Mount Olympus apart from men."
July 27, 2023 at 5:31 PM
Giant Sequoia
"The great age and size of both species place them in a lofty world of their own, as the Greek gods dwelt on Mount Olympus apart from men."
"The great age and size of both species place them in a lofty world of their own, as the Greek gods dwelt on Mount Olympus apart from men."
Red Alder
"Its wonderful machinability makes it an ideal material for toys and hundreds of novelties."
"Its wonderful machinability makes it an ideal material for toys and hundreds of novelties."
July 21, 2023 at 6:26 PM
Red Alder
"Its wonderful machinability makes it an ideal material for toys and hundreds of novelties."
"Its wonderful machinability makes it an ideal material for toys and hundreds of novelties."
Sitka Spruce
"The Sitka spruce is a favorite of campers in the wild. Tips of small limbs cut about 18 inches long, then piled evenly on the ground and covered with canvas, make the best bough beds."
"The Sitka spruce is a favorite of campers in the wild. Tips of small limbs cut about 18 inches long, then piled evenly on the ground and covered with canvas, make the best bough beds."
July 17, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Sitka Spruce
"The Sitka spruce is a favorite of campers in the wild. Tips of small limbs cut about 18 inches long, then piled evenly on the ground and covered with canvas, make the best bough beds."
"The Sitka spruce is a favorite of campers in the wild. Tips of small limbs cut about 18 inches long, then piled evenly on the ground and covered with canvas, make the best bough beds."
Oregon White Oak
"When winter bares their craggy crowns, many are seen to be inhabited by mistletoe. ... A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is."
"When winter bares their craggy crowns, many are seen to be inhabited by mistletoe. ... A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is."
July 16, 2023 at 7:03 PM
Oregon White Oak
"When winter bares their craggy crowns, many are seen to be inhabited by mistletoe. ... A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is."
"When winter bares their craggy crowns, many are seen to be inhabited by mistletoe. ... A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is."
Bonus content on maples, from Tom Watts' "Pacific Coast Tree Finder" (Nature Study Guild, 1973)
July 15, 2023 at 9:19 PM
Bonus content on maples, from Tom Watts' "Pacific Coast Tree Finder" (Nature Study Guild, 1973)
Bigleaf Maple
"Bigleaf maple gets its name from the size of its leaves. They are usually 6 to 12 inches in diameter but can stretch to 15 inches on occasion. Of all the world’s numerous maples, this one has the largest leaf."
"Bigleaf maple gets its name from the size of its leaves. They are usually 6 to 12 inches in diameter but can stretch to 15 inches on occasion. Of all the world’s numerous maples, this one has the largest leaf."
July 15, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Bigleaf Maple
"Bigleaf maple gets its name from the size of its leaves. They are usually 6 to 12 inches in diameter but can stretch to 15 inches on occasion. Of all the world’s numerous maples, this one has the largest leaf."
"Bigleaf maple gets its name from the size of its leaves. They are usually 6 to 12 inches in diameter but can stretch to 15 inches on occasion. Of all the world’s numerous maples, this one has the largest leaf."
