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."