A large, fast-growing deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest with a pyramidal form, known for its rapid growth and preference for riparian areas. The catkins appear in spring before the leaves emerge.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
80–200′ tall × 30–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 7b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest North America
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana
