180 Forests and Trees 



They suffer more from breaking by snow and barking by rabbits 

 than from wind or frost. As far as is known this seems to be 

 the only occurrence in any of the four western provinces. 

 There is no reason why this should not be a valuable tree 

 for ornamental purposes. It is quite hardy, long-lived, pos- 

 sesses good foliage and does not seem subject to insect pests. 

 Reproduction would have to be from the root, as the seeds do 

 not germinate, -and this would prevent raising any larger num- 

 ber of the trees. It may be that the reason no seedlings are 

 found is that the seeds are eaten by birds as soon as they ripen. 



