Habitat

Ecozone(s):

Pacific Maritime

Natural Habitat(s):

Forest Edge
Riparian (edge)
Swamp/Marsh (nutrient rich)
Fresh Water Aquatic (pond, lake, river)

Habitat Garden(s):

Erosion Control?

Characteristics

Growing Conditions

* Plant Type:

Tree

Moisture Requirements: Moist, Wet

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Requirements:

Temperature Zone:

Evergreen?

No

Average Height:

0 to 9 m

Tolerances:

Salt Tolerant
Compaction Tolerant

Flower Info

Fruit/Seed Info

Showy flowers?

Yes

Showy fruit/seeds?

Bloom time:

Feb to Feb

Edible for humans?

Flower Colour(s):

Yellow, Green/Brown

Fruit/Seed Colour(s):

Miscellaneous

Uses

Fragrant Flowers?

Urban Oasis, Stewards in the City, and Eco Superior are specific Evergreen programs that some plants are used in.

Fragrant Foliage?

Program & Other Uses:

Weaving

Aboriginal

Fall colours?

Distinctive bark?

No

Poisonous to humans?

Thorns or prickles?

No

Attracts wildlife?

Larval host for:

Provincial tree/flower?

Plant Watch species?

No

Interesting Tidbits

References

Leaves are large 4-15 cm long and 2.5-7.5 cm wide and with or without hair; dull green-blue below and light green above. Catkins (flowers)appear long before leaves.

First Nations used the inner fibre to make ropes and in the spring wore the catkins for ornamentation. (Lauriault)

The leaves are nearly half as wide as long. (Lady Bird Johnson, 2005)

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower C

Naturescape British Columbia. Native plant and animal booklet, Georgia Basin
ISBN 0-7726-2639-1

Identification Guide to the Trees of Canade
Jean Lauriault
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
1989
ISBN 0-88902-564-9

Native Trees of Canada
R.C. Hosie
Fitzhenry and Whiteside Ltd.
1979