.. Jalbum 8.6 slides/native_trees.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 This is a work in progress to list some of the common native trees and shrubs in the Central Washington area. Many of them are quite beautiful producing colorful leaves in the Fall such as these Aspen. This is a work in progress to list some of the common native trees and shrubs in the Central Washington area. Many of them are quite beautiful producing colorful leaves in the Fall such as these Aspen. slides/native_trees.jpg slides/alder_sitka.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Sitka Alder (Alnus sinuata) This usually makes a shrubby tree or bush. This is often found around moist areas in the mountains. You will often find it overhanging the banks along streams. Notice the male (long) and the female (round) catkins. Sitka Alder (Alnus sinuata) This usually makes a shrubby tree or bush. This is often found around moist areas in the mountains. You will often find it overhanging the banks along streams. Notice the male (long) and the female (round) catkins. slides/alder_sitka.jpg slides/ash_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Sitka Mountain Ash (Sorbus sitchensis) Grows as a shrub or small tree in the high mountains. It often sends up many spindley limbs as in the picture that have orange apple like clusters of small berries. Sitka Mountain Ash (Sorbus sitchensis) Grows as a shrub or small tree in the high mountains. It often sends up many spindley limbs as in the picture that have orange apple like clusters of small berries. slides/ash_mountain.jpg slides/ash_mountain_cascade.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Cascade Mountain Ash (Sorbus scopulina var. cascadensis) Makes a medium spindley shrub with orange berries in clusters. Notice how the leaves differ from Sitka Mountain Ash. Cascade Mountain Ash (Sorbus scopulina var. cascadensis) Makes a medium spindley shrub with orange berries in clusters. Notice how the leaves differ from Sitka Mountain Ash. slides/ash_mountain_cascade.jpg slides/aspen_quaking.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) This pretty tree is very popular with Beavers and often found near streams. It spreads by roots rhizomes and a single plant can form a grove before long. The leaves quiver or quake in a light breeze, very relaxing to listen too. Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) This pretty tree is very popular with Beavers and often found near streams. It spreads by roots rhizomes and a single plant can form a grove before long. The leaves quiver or quake in a light breeze, very relaxing to listen too. slides/aspen_quaking.jpg slides/baneberry_red.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) Looks similiar in size to the Thimbleberry bushes, but has different leaves and pretty red berries which are toxic, so don't eat them like you do some of the berries. Also comes with white berries. Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) Looks similiar in size to the Thimbleberry bushes, but has different leaves and pretty red berries which are toxic, so don't eat them like you do some of the berries. Also comes with white berries. slides/baneberry_red.jpg slides/birch_water.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Water Birch (Betula occidentalis) This pretty tree often forms clumps and grows along or near streambanks. Like Aspen, it is also popular with Beavers. The limbs tend to become brittle and break in a high wind. Sends up lot of new shoots from the base. Water Birch (Betula occidentalis) This pretty tree often forms clumps and grows along or near streambanks. Like Aspen, it is also popular with Beavers. The limbs tend to become brittle and break in a high wind. Sends up lot of new shoots from the base. slides/birch_water.jpg slides/bitterbrush.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Antelope Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) Often grows mixed with Sagebrush, being the same size and shape. It has pretty yellow flowers in the Spring and deep green Sagebrush like leaves. Antelope Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) Often grows mixed with Sagebrush, being the same size and shape. It has pretty yellow flowers in the Spring and deep green Sagebrush like leaves. slides/bitterbrush.jpg slides/blueberry_ovalleaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Oval-leaf Blueberry (Vaccinium ovalifolium) Taller than the Cascade Huckleberry, this make a bush 2' to 3' tall, with bluish berries. To me they are not quite as good to eat as the Mountain Huckleberry, but tasty. Oval-leaf Blueberry (Vaccinium ovalifolium) Taller than the Cascade Huckleberry, this make a bush 2' to 3' tall, with bluish berries. To me they are not quite as good to eat as the Mountain Huckleberry, but tasty. slides/blueberry_ovalleaf.jpg slides/boxwood_oregon.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Oregon Boxwood (Paxistima myrsinites) Sometimes called Oregon Boxleaf. This is a common shrub found in the mountains where it grows 2' to 3' high and acts as an undergrowth with its evergreen leaves. Oregon Boxwood (Paxistima myrsinites) Sometimes called Oregon Boxleaf. This is a common shrub found in the mountains where it grows 2' to 3' high and acts as an undergrowth with its evergreen leaves. slides/boxwood_oregon.jpg slides/buckwheat_slender.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Slender Buckwheat (Eriogonum microthecum) Looks like a small bush that grows amongst the Sagebrush. Has small green leaves and many small flowers. The only buckwheat that makes perennial limbs, sort of like Rabbit-brush. Slender Buckwheat (Eriogonum microthecum) Looks like a small bush that grows amongst the Sagebrush. Has small green leaves and many small flowers. The only buckwheat that makes perennial limbs, sort of like Rabbit-brush. slides/buckwheat_slender.jpg slides/cedar_alaska.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Alaska Cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) A common tree of the high mountains. It can grow as a many stemed or a single large tree. Larger trees tend to have pendulous branches. Alaska Cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) A common tree of the high mountains. It can grow as a many stemed or a single large tree. Larger trees tend to have pendulous branches. slides/cedar_alaska.jpg slides/cedar_westernred.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) This common tree of the Cascades is seen at both high and low altitudes. It likes moist areas and can often send out several shoots as this one did. The cones grow upright and are very small. Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) This common tree of the Cascades is seen at both high and low altitudes. It likes moist areas and can often send out several shoots as this one did. The cones grow upright and are very small. slides/cedar_westernred.jpg slides/cherry_bitter.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Bitter Cherry (Prunus emarginata var. emarginata) Makes a medium shrub with mainy stems. Has pretty white flowers in the Spring and red berries after. Bitter Cherry (Prunus emarginata var. emarginata) Makes a medium shrub with mainy stems. Has pretty white flowers in the Spring and red berries after. slides/cherry_bitter.jpg slides/cherry_choke.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Choke Cherry (Prunus virginiana) A very pretty bush or tree in the Spring, but has reddish black berries that are very bitter to the taste. Choke Cherries spread from root feeders and are found all over. Choke Cherry (Prunus virginiana) A very pretty bush or tree in the Spring, but has reddish black berries that are very bitter to the taste. Choke Cherries spread from root feeders and are found all over. slides/cherry_choke.jpg slides/cottonwood_black.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) The largest and most common tree seen along streams in this area. If you hit it right in the early Summer the air is filled with cotton from the mature seeds. Turns golden in the Fall. Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) The largest and most common tree seen along streams in this area. If you hit it right in the early Summer the air is filled with cotton from the mature seeds. Turns golden in the Fall. slides/cottonwood_black.jpg slides/currant_golden.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) This beautiful bush has pretty yellow flowers in the Spring, which mature into golden berries later. A very common shrub, but likes moister areas along East side creeks. Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) This beautiful bush has pretty yellow flowers in the Spring, which mature into golden berries later. A very common shrub, but likes moister areas along East side creeks. slides/currant_golden.jpg slides/currant_maple_leaf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Maple-leaf Currant (Ribes howellii) This currant has smaller leaves then the Stink Currant and the berries are lighter blue and not edible. Maple-leaf Currant (Ribes howellii) This currant has smaller leaves then the Stink Currant and the berries are lighter blue and not edible. slides/currant_maple_leaf.jpg slides/currant_prickly.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Prickly Currant (Ribes lacustre) Also called Bristly Black Currant. The stems are covered with yellowish looking spines that are very sharp. I imagine trying to harvest a quanity of these pretty berries could be challenging, but they are edible. Prickly Currant (Ribes lacustre) Also called Bristly Black Currant. The stems are covered with yellowish looking spines that are very sharp. I imagine trying to harvest a quanity of these pretty berries could be challenging, but they are edible. slides/currant_prickly.jpg slides/currant_sticky.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Sticky Currant (Ribes viscosissimum) Like most Currants, makes a small to medium bush, covered with pinkish / white flowers that grow into long black fruit. Sticky Currant (Ribes viscosissimum) Like most Currants, makes a small to medium bush, covered with pinkish / white flowers that grow into long black fruit. slides/currant_sticky.jpg slides/currant_stink.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Stink Currant (Ribes bracteosum) This currant has beautiful leaves and has black berries that are not good to eat. It makes a nice bush serveral feet tall. It has small glandular hairs that smell when crushed. Stink Currant (Ribes bracteosum) This currant has beautiful leaves and has black berries that are not good to eat. It makes a nice bush serveral feet tall. It has small glandular hairs that smell when crushed. slides/currant_stink.jpg slides/currant_wax.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Wax Currant (Ribes cereum) This small bush produces some very pretty red berries and is the first flowering shrub to bloom in the Spring. Often grows within the Sagebrush and likes dry rocky hillsides. Wax Currant (Ribes cereum) This small bush produces some very pretty red berries and is the first flowering shrub to bloom in the Spring. Often grows within the Sagebrush and likes dry rocky hillsides. slides/currant_wax.jpg slides/devils_club.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) Appropriate latin name, this plant gets 5' to 6' tall and has spines everywhere. Trying to find your way through a thicket of them is not recommended. Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) Appropriate latin name, this plant gets 5' to 6' tall and has spines everywhere. Trying to find your way through a thicket of them is not recommended. slides/devils_club.jpg slides/dogwood_redosier.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) This small to medium shrub has pretty flowers and leaves, as well as stems that turn bright red. It is often found along stream banks and can make a sprawling bush. It has creamy white berries that grow in bunches. Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) This small to medium shrub has pretty flowers and leaves, as well as stems that turn bright red. It is often found along stream banks and can make a sprawling bush. It has creamy white berries that grow in bunches. slides/dogwood_redosier.jpg slides/elderberry_blue.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Blue Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea) This is a shrub or small tree that is covered with Grape like berries in the late Summer. Very pretty in the Spring with large clusters of white flowers. Blue Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea) This is a shrub or small tree that is covered with Grape like berries in the late Summer. Very pretty in the Spring with large clusters of white flowers. slides/elderberry_blue.jpg slides/elderberry_red.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) Similar in looks and size to the more common Blue Elderberry. It has bright red berries and slightly different leaves. Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) Similar in looks and size to the more common Blue Elderberry. It has bright red berries and slightly different leaves. slides/elderberry_red.jpg slides/fir_douglas.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) This is the most common conifer tree in the lower mountains of the East Cascades. It has been heavily damaged by the Spruce Bud Worm infestation there. It has green needles all around the stems and the cones hang down on the limbs. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) This is the most common conifer tree in the lower mountains of the East Cascades. It has been heavily damaged by the Spruce Bud Worm infestation there. It has green needles all around the stems and the cones hang down on the limbs. slides/fir_douglas.jpg slides/fir_grand.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Grand Fir (Abies grandis) Often seen with Douglas Fir, this tree has two rows of needles, one on each side of the limb. It also has been badly damaged by the Spruce Bud worm as has the Douglas Fir on the East side of the Cascades. The cones grow upright on the limbs. Grand Fir (Abies grandis) Often seen with Douglas Fir, this tree has two rows of needles, one on each side of the limb. It also has been badly damaged by the Spruce Bud worm as has the Douglas Fir on the East side of the Cascades. The cones grow upright on the limbs. slides/fir_grand.jpg slides/fir_noble.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Noble Fir (Abies procera) Found more on the West side of the Cascades. This is the largest fir tree getting to 200'. It looks a lot like Subalpine Fir and the cones are upright. The needles tend to be more on the top of the twig and are bluish green. Noble Fir (Abies procera) Found more on the West side of the Cascades. This is the largest fir tree getting to 200'. It looks a lot like Subalpine Fir and the cones are upright. The needles tend to be more on the top of the twig and are bluish green. slides/fir_noble.jpg slides/fir_subalpine.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa) The dominant tree of the high country in the East Cascades. This beautiful bluish green tree often grows like spears as they get older in the high country. Subalpine Fir and Mountain Hemlock account for many trees in the highlands. Subalpine Fir cones grow upright on the limbs. Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa) The dominant tree of the high country in the East Cascades. This beautiful bluish green tree often grows like spears as they get older in the high country. Subalpine Fir and Mountain Hemlock account for many trees in the highlands. Subalpine Fir cones grow upright on the limbs. slides/fir_subalpine.jpg slides/grouseberry.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Grouseberry (Vaccinium scoparium) A low growing bush that get only 1' to 2' tall and covered with small berries. I assume the Grouse like them. Grouseberry (Vaccinium scoparium) A low growing bush that get only 1' to 2' tall and covered with small berries. I assume the Grouse like them. slides/grouseberry.jpg slides/hawthorne_black.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Black Hawthone (Crataegus douglasii) Makes a pretty tree with long thorns. It has beautiful white flowers in the Spring, then reddish/black berries. Seems to like dryer areas near Sagebrush. Black Hawthone (Crataegus douglasii) Makes a pretty tree with long thorns. It has beautiful white flowers in the Spring, then reddish/black berries. Seems to like dryer areas near Sagebrush. slides/hawthorne_black.jpg slides/heather_pink.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Pink Mountain Heather (phyllodoce empetriformis) Also called Red Mountain Heather, this small shrub only gets 1' to 2' high, but covers hillsides with its pretty pink flowers. It has needles that look like Mountain Hemlock. Pink Mountain Heather (phyllodoce empetriformis) Also called Red Mountain Heather, this small shrub only gets 1' to 2' high, but covers hillsides with its pretty pink flowers. It has needles that look like Mountain Hemlock. slides/heather_pink.jpg slides/heather_white.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 White Mountain Heather (Cassiope mertensiana) This is usually found at higher altitudes then Pink Heather, although they often grow together high up. Notice the stems are more like Red Ceder then the Hemlock type needles of Pink Heather. White Mountain Heather (Cassiope mertensiana) This is usually found at higher altitudes then Pink Heather, although they often grow together high up. Notice the stems are more like Red Ceder then the Hemlock type needles of Pink Heather. slides/heather_white.jpg slides/hemlock_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Mountain Hemlock (Tsunga mertensiana) One of the important trees of the high country. Looks kind of like a douglas fir, but with very short needles and small cones. I have seen them with green and bluish-green needles. They can grow to become a very large tree over time. Mountain Hemlock (Tsunga mertensiana) One of the important trees of the high country. Looks kind of like a douglas fir, but with very short needles and small cones. I have seen them with green and bluish-green needles. They can grow to become a very large tree over time. slides/hemlock_mountain.jpg slides/honeysuckle_twinberry.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Twinberry honeysuckle (Lonicera involucrata) Makes a nice small shrub that looks similiar to a Red-ozier Dogwood visible at the lower right corner. The leaves are sliightly different and the new stems tend to be square. It forms twin black berries at each fruit setting. Twinberry honeysuckle (Lonicera involucrata) Makes a nice small shrub that looks similiar to a Red-ozier Dogwood visible at the lower right corner. The leaves are sliightly different and the new stems tend to be square. It forms twin black berries at each fruit setting. slides/honeysuckle_twinberry.jpg slides/huckleberry_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Mountain Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) M'mm good. That's about all I can say about them. The Black Bears share my enthusiasm for them. This variety is 5' to 6' tall and has dark blue amost black berries. Mountain Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) M'mm good. That's about all I can say about them. The Black Bears share my enthusiasm for them. This variety is 5' to 6' tall and has dark blue amost black berries. slides/huckleberry_mountain.jpg slides/huckleberry_red.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Red Huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) Looks similar to Mountain Huckleberries, but has shiney leaves and bright red berries. Red Huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) Looks similar to Mountain Huckleberries, but has shiney leaves and bright red berries. slides/huckleberry_red.jpg slides/juniper_common.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) Also called Ground Juniper. This never gets more then 3' or 4' tall and tends to sprawl over the ground, instead of making a tree. Has light bluish berries in the Fall. Found all over the mountains, especially on rocky slopes. Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) Also called Ground Juniper. This never gets more then 3' or 4' tall and tends to sprawl over the ground, instead of making a tree. Has light bluish berries in the Fall. Found all over the mountains, especially on rocky slopes. slides/juniper_common.jpg slides/larch_western.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) Often called a Tamarck. The only Conifer that has deciduous needles. They turn golden and drop every Fall before Winter sets in. Many an amateur wood cutter has sawed down a "dead" Tamarck, only to find it was a live one. Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) Often called a Tamarck. The only Conifer that has deciduous needles. They turn golden and drop every Fall before Winter sets in. Many an amateur wood cutter has sawed down a "dead" Tamarck, only to find it was a live one. slides/larch_western.jpg slides/maple_rocky_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Rocky Mountain Maple (Acer glabrum) Also called a Douglas Maple, this small tree tends to have multiple stocks that make a small shrub. Usually less then 20' tall with very pretty leaves. Found most often in the mountains. Rocky Mountain Maple (Acer glabrum) Also called a Douglas Maple, this small tree tends to have multiple stocks that make a small shrub. Usually less then 20' tall with very pretty leaves. Found most often in the mountains. slides/maple_rocky_mountain.jpg slides/oak_oregon.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana) Also called Garry Oak. The stately Oak tree stands out and you will never find two that are alike. There twisted wide limbs are a welcome change to a forest full of everygreens that all look alike. Ask any squirrel with a mouth full of acorns what his favorite tree is. Oaks like to grow on scrub land often near streams. Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana) Also called Garry Oak. The stately Oak tree stands out and you will never find two that are alike. There twisted wide limbs are a welcome change to a forest full of everygreens that all look alike. Ask any squirrel with a mouth full of acorns what his favorite tree is. Oaks like to grow on scrub land often near streams. slides/oak_oregon.jpg slides/ocean_spray.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor) A pretty bush or shrub of the mountains. Kind of looks like a Lilac in size and has very pretty white clusters of flowers. Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor) A pretty bush or shrub of the mountains. Kind of looks like a Lilac in size and has very pretty white clusters of flowers. slides/ocean_spray.jpg slides/oregon_grape_cascade.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Cascade Oregon Grape (Mahonia nervosa) This Oregon grape grows in the deep woods and only gets about as big as the one in the picture. It has many more leaves per stem then other types. Cascade Oregon Grape (Mahonia nervosa) This Oregon grape grows in the deep woods and only gets about as big as the one in the picture. It has many more leaves per stem then other types. slides/oregon_grape_cascade.jpg slides/oregon_grape_creeping.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Creeping Oregon Grape (Berberis repens) This small Oregon Grape is seen throughout the mountains. It does not get very tall and has leaves like Tall Oregon Grape. Creeping Oregon Grape (Berberis repens) This small Oregon Grape is seen throughout the mountains. It does not get very tall and has leaves like Tall Oregon Grape. slides/oregon_grape_creeping.jpg slides/oregon_grape_tall.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Tall Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) Tall Oregon Grape can be found both in the dryer foothills and in the mountains. It is often 2' to 3' tall and has fewer leavers per stem then Cascade Oregon Grape. Tall Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) Tall Oregon Grape can be found both in the dryer foothills and in the mountains. It is often 2' to 3' tall and has fewer leavers per stem then Cascade Oregon Grape. slides/oregon_grape_tall.jpg slides/pine_lodgepole.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) The mountain Lodgepole is a wonderful tree seen in higher locations. It has short dark green needles in clusters of two and small cones. Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) The mountain Lodgepole is a wonderful tree seen in higher locations. It has short dark green needles in clusters of two and small cones. slides/pine_lodgepole.jpg slides/pine_pinyon.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) This is not a native Pine in Washington, but it does quite well here on the dry East side. It is native to the Southwest and is common in places like the Grand Canyon. It has clusters of two needles, about the same length as Lodgepole Pine. Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) This is not a native Pine in Washington, but it does quite well here on the dry East side. It is native to the Southwest and is common in places like the Grand Canyon. It has clusters of two needles, about the same length as Lodgepole Pine. slides/pine_pinyon.jpg slides/pine_ponderosa.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) A very common and large tree in the East Cascades. Often called a yellow pine as its bark turns a reddish yellow on mature trees. Needles are long and in clusters of three. The cones are in groups of 3 or 4 at the end of the limb. Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) A very common and large tree in the East Cascades. Often called a yellow pine as its bark turns a reddish yellow on mature trees. Needles are long and in clusters of three. The cones are in groups of 3 or 4 at the end of the limb. slides/pine_ponderosa.jpg slides/pine_westernwhite.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) The soft bluish-green needles are in clusters of five. These pretty trees can get very large and are often seen in the East Cascades. The cones are very large and long. Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) The soft bluish-green needles are in clusters of five. These pretty trees can get very large and are often seen in the East Cascades. The cones are very large and long. slides/pine_westernwhite.jpg slides/pine_whitebark.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Whitebark Pine (Pinus albicaulis) This tree is often found at high altitudes and on mountain tops. It has very light colored bark as you can see and has clusters of five dark green needles with small cones. Subalpine fir is on the left and Mountain Hemlock behind. Whitebark Pine (Pinus albicaulis) This tree is often found at high altitudes and on mountain tops. It has very light colored bark as you can see and has clusters of five dark green needles with small cones. Subalpine fir is on the left and Mountain Hemlock behind. slides/pine_whitebark.jpg slides/pinemat.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis) This looks a lot like kinnikinnik, but it has leaves that are deep green on both sides. Low growing and can found among the trees. Has bell shaped flowers. Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis) This looks a lot like kinnikinnik, but it has leaves that are deep green on both sides. Low growing and can found among the trees. Has bell shaped flowers. slides/pinemat.jpg slides/poison_ivy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Poison Ivy (Rhus radicans) Look good at this and hopefully you will not get tangled up with it. I can tell you from personal experience, it will be the worst month you spend in your life. I'm starting to itch just thinking about it. Poison Ivy (Rhus radicans) Look good at this and hopefully you will not get tangled up with it. I can tell you from personal experience, it will be the worst month you spend in your life. I'm starting to itch just thinking about it. slides/poison_ivy.jpg slides/rabbitbrush_gray.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Gray Rabbit-brush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus) This small bush usually blooms about the same time as Sagebrush in late September and often grows amongst them. The leaves are very close to sagebrush green in color. Notice the Green Rabbit-brush in the background. Gray Rabbit-brush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus) This small bush usually blooms about the same time as Sagebrush in late September and often grows amongst them. The leaves are very close to sagebrush green in color. Notice the Green Rabbit-brush in the background. slides/rabbitbrush_gray.jpg slides/rabbitbrush_green.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Green Rabbit-brush (Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus) This Rabbit-brush has darker green leaves then the gray type. Also, the leaves are wider then Gray Rabbit-brush, which blooms later in the Fall. Green Rabbit-brush (Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus) This Rabbit-brush has darker green leaves then the gray type. Also, the leaves are wider then Gray Rabbit-brush, which blooms later in the Fall. slides/rabbitbrush_green.jpg slides/rhododendron_pacific.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Pacific Rhododendren (Rhododendron macrophyllum) This looks a lot like the Rhododendrons you see in your garden. When you hit an area with this variety, it can be thick and take over much of the forest floor. Pacific Rhododendren (Rhododendron macrophyllum) This looks a lot like the Rhododendrons you see in your garden. When you hit an area with this variety, it can be thick and take over much of the forest floor. slides/rhododendron_pacific.jpg slides/rhododendron_white.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 White Rhododendron (Rhododendron albiflorum) This is a common shrub of the mountains often forming dense thickets 5' or 6' high, covered with ivory colored flowers in the Summer. White Rhododendron (Rhododendron albiflorum) This is a common shrub of the mountains often forming dense thickets 5' or 6' high, covered with ivory colored flowers in the Summer. slides/rhododendron_white.jpg slides/sage_hop.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Hopesage (Atriplex spinosa) Hopsage looks similiar to Sagebrush, but up close you will see it has spines and blooms that reminds us of Hops. Hopesage (Atriplex spinosa) Hopsage looks similiar to Sagebrush, but up close you will see it has spines and blooms that reminds us of Hops. slides/sage_hop.jpg slides/sage_purple.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Purple Sage (Atriplex spinosa) A member of the Mint family, it has different shaped leaves then normal Sagebrush. Purple Sage (Atriplex spinosa) A member of the Mint family, it has different shaped leaves then normal Sagebrush. slides/sage_purple.jpg slides/sagebrush_low.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Low Sagebrush (Artemisia arbuscula) Also called Little Sagebrush. This only gets about 1' to 2' tall and is mostly found at dryer high altitude places. It normally has larger leaves than Tall Sagebrush and is usually very low and scraggly looking. Low Sagebrush (Artemisia arbuscula) Also called Little Sagebrush. This only gets about 1' to 2' tall and is mostly found at dryer high altitude places. It normally has larger leaves than Tall Sagebrush and is usually very low and scraggly looking. slides/sagebrush_low.jpg slides/sagebrush_stiff.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Stiff Sagebrush (Artemisia rigida) Much less common then Big Sagebrush and likes to grow in shallow rocky lithosol ground. Only gets about 2' tall and its leaves are shaped more like a three prong fork. Stiff Sagebrush (Artemisia rigida) Much less common then Big Sagebrush and likes to grow in shallow rocky lithosol ground. Only gets about 2' tall and its leaves are shaped more like a three prong fork. slides/sagebrush_stiff.jpg slides/sagebrush_tall.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) Often called Tall Sagebrush. This variety is in full bloom the first of October. It often grows 6' to 8' tall and is the primary sagebrush found throughout the West. Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) Often called Tall Sagebrush. This variety is in full bloom the first of October. It often grows 6' to 8' tall and is the primary sagebrush found throughout the West. slides/sagebrush_tall.jpg slides/sagebrush_threetip.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Three-tip Sagebrush (Artemisia tripartita) This looks a lot like Stiff Sagebrush, although Stiff Sagebrush likes lithosol ground. Notice the large leaves (1" to 2" long) that end in 3 distinct fingers. They are lighter in color and about twice as big as Stiff Sagebrush. Three-tip Sagebrush (Artemisia tripartita) This looks a lot like Stiff Sagebrush, although Stiff Sagebrush likes lithosol ground. Notice the large leaves (1" to 2" long) that end in 3 distinct fingers. They are lighter in color and about twice as big as Stiff Sagebrush. slides/sagebrush_threetip.jpg slides/salmonberry.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) A pretty berry that looks a lot like Raspberries. Has a more bland flavor, but is edible, ask the Bears. The berries can be red to salmon colored like this one. Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) A pretty berry that looks a lot like Raspberries. Has a more bland flavor, but is edible, ask the Bears. The berries can be red to salmon colored like this one. slides/salmonberry.jpg slides/serviceberry_utah.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Utah Serviceberry (Amelanchier utahensis) A much lower growing shrub then Western Serviceberry. Has broader petal white flowers in the Spring and is not near as common in Central Washington. Utah Serviceberry (Amelanchier utahensis) A much lower growing shrub then Western Serviceberry. Has broader petal white flowers in the Spring and is not near as common in Central Washington. slides/serviceberry_utah.jpg slides/serviceberry_western.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Western Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) A large shrub, very pretty, about the size of a big Lilac. Covered with white flowers in the Spring that have five petals. A common shrub seen on the rocky slopes in the mountains and foothills. Western Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) A large shrub, very pretty, about the size of a big Lilac. Covered with white flowers in the Spring that have five petals. A common shrub seen on the rocky slopes in the mountains and foothills. slides/serviceberry_western.jpg slides/snowberry.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) This has tiny flowers in the Spring and then white berries hang even after the leaves fall in Autumn, thus the name snowberry. A small bush that grows amongst the trees. Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) This has tiny flowers in the Spring and then white berries hang even after the leaves fall in Autumn, thus the name snowberry. A small bush that grows amongst the trees. slides/snowberry.jpg slides/snowberry_mountain.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Mountain Snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus) Related to the Common Snowberry, this variety has pretty little flowers shaped like bells and much slimmer leaves. Mountain Snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus) Related to the Common Snowberry, this variety has pretty little flowers shaped like bells and much slimmer leaves. slides/snowberry_mountain.jpg slides/spirea_rosy.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Rosy Spirea (Spirea densiflora) Often called Subalpine or Mountain Spirea, this 1' to 2' tall shrub is seen throughout the high country. The beautiful pink flowerheads require a second look as you go by them. It looks similar to a Snowberry when not in bloom. Rosy Spirea (Spirea densiflora) Often called Subalpine or Mountain Spirea, this 1' to 2' tall shrub is seen throughout the high country. The beautiful pink flowerheads require a second look as you go by them. It looks similar to a Snowberry when not in bloom. slides/spirea_rosy.jpg slides/spirea_white.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 White Spirea (Spirea betulifolia) Also called Birch-leaf Spirea. This small bush sends up flower heads that are white. The individual flowers almost look like Meadow Parsley flowers. Found in the mountains at mid elevations. White Spirea (Spirea betulifolia) Also called Birch-leaf Spirea. This small bush sends up flower heads that are white. The individual flowers almost look like Meadow Parsley flowers. Found in the mountains at mid elevations. slides/spirea_white.jpg slides/spruce_engelmann.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) This tree has fine needles all the way around the twig and is bluish green. The needles tend to be sharp and stiff to the touch and it has cones that hang down.This speciman is badly eaten by Spruce Bud worms. Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) This tree has fine needles all the way around the twig and is bluish green. The needles tend to be sharp and stiff to the touch and it has cones that hang down.This speciman is badly eaten by Spruce Bud worms. slides/spruce_engelmann.jpg slides/spruce_sitka.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) This is a small tree I raised from a seedling. We have a large Sitka at our home and this one came from a seed it dropped. The Sitka is found on the West side, where it is one of the major trees in the lumber industry. Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) This is a small tree I raised from a seedling. We have a large Sitka at our home and this one came from a seed it dropped. The Sitka is found on the West side, where it is one of the major trees in the lumber industry. slides/spruce_sitka.jpg slides/sumac_smooth.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) The bright red leaves of Sumac is one sure sign Winter is not to far away. Although this has a similiar name to Poison Ivy, it has no ill effects to hande it. Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) The bright red leaves of Sumac is one sure sign Winter is not to far away. Although this has a similiar name to Poison Ivy, it has no ill effects to hande it. slides/sumac_smooth.jpg slides/syringa.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Syringa (Phildadelphus lewisii) It is also known as a Mock Orange and was discovered by Lewis and Clark. It is the state flower of Idaho. The flowers usually have four petals and look like Serviceberries from a distance. Syringa (Phildadelphus lewisii) It is also known as a Mock Orange and was discovered by Lewis and Clark. It is the state flower of Idaho. The flowers usually have four petals and look like Serviceberries from a distance. slides/syringa.jpg slides/thimbleberry.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) Has big maple like leaves and makes a small shrub a couple feet high. Has berries that look something like Raspberries. Found extensively in the mountains at mid elevations. Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) Has big maple like leaves and makes a small shrub a couple feet high. Has berries that look something like Raspberries. Found extensively in the mountains at mid elevations. slides/thimbleberry.jpg slides/twinberry.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Black Twinberry Lonicera involucrata var. involucrata) Also called a Twin Berry Honeysuckle. This small attractive shrub makes twin berries that are black . The flowers are light yellow and the anthers stick out on var. involucrata. Black Twinberry Lonicera involucrata var. involucrata) Also called a Twin Berry Honeysuckle. This small attractive shrub makes twin berries that are black . The flowers are light yellow and the anthers stick out on var. involucrata. slides/twinberry.jpg slides/twisted_stalk_clasping.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Clasping Twisted-stalk (Streptopus amplexifolius) Has hanging red berries like Christmas ornaments. A member of the lily family, the berries are ok to eat. A smaller variety is called Rosy Twisted Stalk. Clasping Twisted-stalk (Streptopus amplexifolius) Has hanging red berries like Christmas ornaments. A member of the lily family, the berries are ok to eat. A smaller variety is called Rosy Twisted Stalk. slides/twisted_stalk_clasping.jpg slides/willow_pacific.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Pacfic Willow (Salix lasiandra) Also called a Western Black Willow, it is the largest willow tree that is native to the Northwest. Found along stream banks and wet places and is a favorite with the Beavers. A wonderful tree that adds its beauty along the creek. Pacfic Willow (Salix lasiandra) Also called a Western Black Willow, it is the largest willow tree that is native to the Northwest. Found along stream banks and wet places and is a favorite with the Beavers. A wonderful tree that adds its beauty along the creek. slides/willow_pacific.jpg slides/golden_pond.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:19 -0800 Trees and Shrubs are found everywhere in are outdoor environment. They add there beauty everywhere you look. Without them this small pond would only be a mud hole, instead it's a tranquil golden pond in the late afternon Sun. Trees and Shrubs are found everywhere in are outdoor environment. They add there beauty everywhere you look. Without them this small pond would only be a mud hole, instead it's a tranquil golden pond in the late afternon Sun. slides/golden_pond.jpg