Northwest Conifer Connections

Pacific yew ( Taxus brevifolia ) is our native yew. Of all the conifers native to the Pacific Northwest, Pacific yew is a rare gem. Althou...

What is stomatal bloom?  And why do we care about it anyway? Bloom on grand fir and western hemlock The first question is easy. S...

Grand fir is the only true fir found in the lower elevations of the Pacific Northwest , so it’s no surprise that it’s sometimes called “l...