On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 00:42:39 GMT, "Scott Ranger"
wrote:

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

"Ъ×" wrote in message
.. .
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×


that's gotta be it! thanks, Scott - Ъ×