The largest deciduous tree of the West. It occurs from Alaska south to southern California. It is largest and most abundant in western Oregon and Washington. Typically a river and canyon bottom tree. Sometimes over 4 feet in diameter and 150 feet high, but averaging much less. The wood is soft, light, porous, straight-grained and rather tough for its weight. Used for boxes, staves, woodenware, pulp, etc., and now largely made into veneer panels for furniture and reveneering. Seven-ply panels of rotary-cut veneer like this specimen are used for table tops.

Location: 121-2 (explanation)