Found native from central Oregon south through the Sierra and mountains of Southern California to Lower California. Frequently over 150 feet high, with a straight trunk tapering rather rapidly from a broad base. Maximum size 8' x 200', average 3' x 100'. Not a rapid grower.

Wood is light, soft, straight-grained, and very durable in contact with the soil; light reddish brown in color, with thin, nearly white sapwood. Used extensively for lead pencils, and locally for flumes, fencing, posts and poles. Often regarded as a low-value species because of pecky rot; it is now becoming more valuable due to changes in market demand.

Locations: (explanation)

• 131-3: Gift of Boorman Lumber Company, Oakland, Calif.
• 137-2: This board is largely sapwood, heartwood showing only at bottom. Gift of Red River Lumber Co., Westwood, Calif.