Shrubs to Know in Pacific Northwest Forests

Ed Jensen
EC 1640 | Revised May 2022

Summary

This full-color, simple-to-use field guide makes shrub identification easy and fun. It features complete descriptions of the most common shrubs that grow in and around Pacific Northwest forests —from southern British Columbia to northern California and from the Pacific Ocean to the northern Rockies. You'll find:

  • Notes on range and habitat.
  • Fast facts on plant names.
  • A well-tested ID key.
  • An overview of shrub communities in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Range maps and more than 500 color photos.

About the authors

Ed Jensen
Professor Emeritus, Forest Ecosystems & Society
Oregon State University

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