Subalpine Fir "Subalpine is the only one of the true firs having tiny pockets of clear resin well within the thick bark."

Western Juniper "It touches endless miles of dry hills with a bit of color and life. The juniper polka-dots the landscape of eastern Oregon."

Tanoak "The Oregon Forest Research Laboratory says the wood is fine for hardwood plywood, flooring, furniture, and other products."

Western Hemlock "Hemlock has a Cinderella story because as late as 1930 lumbermen did not want it."

One from the real world -- Lodgepole Pine "Extensive lodgepole stands are seen at middle and higher elevations throughout eastern Oregon, including the upper Cascades."

Western Larch "No other western conifer is such a pale green; you can pick out larch as far away as colors can be told."

Oregon White Oak "A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is. As a fuel, white oak is unsurpassed ; it burns clean and makes a lasting fire."

Knobcone Pine “You never saw such a cone-covered pine.”

Shrubs “A plant that is usually a shrub may become a small tree under especially favorable conditions.”

The Willows “To know that a tree is a willow is easy; to identify a particular willow species is very, very difficult.”

Oregon-myrtle “On the north side of the Oregon-California state line this tree is always called Oregon-myrtle. On the south side of the line no one would think of calling it anything but California-laurel. Actually the tree is not a myrtle... Nor is it a true laurel...”

Wild Cherries “You find bitter cherry throughout Oregon, but more commonly west of the Cascades. In our rain forests it may grow to small log size.”

Guest post! From Reg Manning's classic "What Kinda Cactus Izzat?" Mesquite

Giant Sequoia "The great age and size of both species place them in a lofty world of their own, as the Greek gods dwelt on Mount Olympus apart from men."

Red Alder "Its wonderful machinability makes it an ideal material for toys and hundreds of novelties."

Sitka Spruce "The Sitka spruce is a favorite of campers in the wild. Tips of small limbs cut about 18 inches long, then piled evenly on the ground and covered with canvas, make the best bough beds."

Oregon White Oak "When winter bares their craggy crowns, many are seen to be inhabited by mistletoe. ... A heartwood post near Eugene lasted for 100 years, showing how durable the heart is."

Bonus content on maples, from Tom Watts' "Pacific Coast Tree Finder" (Nature Study Guild, 1973)

Bigleaf Maple "Bigleaf maple gets its name from the size of its leaves. They are usually 6 to 12 inches in diameter but can stretch to 15 inches on occasion. Of all the world’s numerous maples, this one has the largest leaf."