Red alder (Alnus rubra), abundant and almost weedy. It has more biomass than
any other hardwood in the Pacific Northwest.
Scott

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I need some info for something I'm writing:
what is the alder-like tree that grows in dense groves along the
north California coast? like staghorn sumac - a thin weedy tree as
thick as your arm, 20-30ft, grows on a slant. Any ideas? off to
research - Ъ×