Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest
The purpose of this site is to help you identify common conifers and broadleaves in the Pacific Northwest. Feel free to skip through the pages to learn more about specific genera , or to try your hand at identifying a tree specimen with a user-friendly dichotomous key.
Index of Common Names: Trees by Common Name: Common …
To learn about the common trees found in the Pacific Northwest, click a name. Each genus page also includes descriptions of the species that occur, within each genus, that are native to this region.
Mystery Tree: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Click onto one of the mystery trees below to reveal a tree description, complete with photographs and text describing the characteristics of a particular tree. Then, connect with the dichotomous key to try to identify the tree's genus and species.
True Fir Species: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Distribution: Occurs along the Pacific coast in Washington, Oregon, and northern California. Commonly found at 3200-5600 ft. (1000-1700 m) elevation on the west side of the Cascade Mountains.
Dichotomous Identification Key: Common Trees of the Pacific …
Learn how to use a dichotomous key to identify trees in the Pacific Northwest by clicking on the boxes that describe their characteristics. Connect to genus and species pages for more information and pictures of native trees.
Pine Species: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Learn about the common pine trees of the Pacific Northwest, their characteristics, distribution, and habitat. See photos and descriptions of lodgepole, ponderosa, Jeffrey, knobcone, white, sugar, limber, and whitebark pines.
Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest - Oregon State University
Using a key is like following the branches of a tree-- each additional branch gets smaller and smaller until you reach a single branch tip.
Oak Genus: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest - Oregon …
Oaks comprise one of the largest and most diverse groups of broadleaved trees in the world - with approximately 500 species worldwide and 60 species in North America. Oaks come in all shapes and sizes.
Index of Scientific Names: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest
To learn about the common trees found in the Pacific Northwest, click a name. Each genus page also includes descriptions of the species that occur, within each genus, that are native to this region.
Pine Genus: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest - Oregon …
Learn how to identify eight native pine species in the Pacific Northwest based on their needle bundles, cones, and branches. Pines are the most common type of conifer and have distinctive features that make them easy to distinguish.