Western hemlock. 
Western redcedar. This cedar is found in the Pacific Northwest 
as far south as northern California and as far east as western Mon- 
tana. It is typically a tree of cool moist climates, often found on 
wet soils high in organic matter. But it does grow on dry, sandy 
sites as well, although slowly. 
Western redcedar grows to enormous sizes, as large as 200 feet tall 
and 16 feet in diameter. It is only average in its growth rate, even 
when planted in the open. It will grow in shade and is classed 
among the most tolerant of western trees. It has few serious enemies, 
except for fires, which easily burn through its thin bark. 
Plant this tree as a screen or background tree, featuring its cascad- 
ing foliage which often droops to the ground. 
Pacific madrone. Ranging from southern California to British 
Columbia in western Washington, Oregon, and California, Pacific 
madrone is one of the most widely occurring broad-leaved trees in 
the West. It can grow on quite dry rocky sites in its range and is 
drought resistant. 
Pacific madrone reaches a height of 80 feet when mature. Rather 
slow in growth, it is ordinarily not found under the shade of other 
trees except in open stands. It sprouts vigorously. 
Plant this tree on dry sites to accentuate its evergreen, glossy leaves, 
eee its smooth bark, and its clusters of reddish berries. 
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