Native to stream banks and moist canyons from Southern Alaska to the foothills of California. A large, round-topped tree with large dark green lobed leaves and smooth silver-gray bark. Fast growing 30 ft or more tall. Good fall color. Sun to partial shade, occasional to regular water. When planting in a sunny location, protect the trunk from sun-scald with a dilute application of white latex paint. Seeds and flowers are eaten by Evening grosbeak, Black-headed grosbeak, goldfinches, and pine siskin. Deer resistant.
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