Wetland I.D. Guide - Island County Government

native Vegetation
Salmonberry - Rubus spectabilis
general: Often forming dense thickets, this shrub has thorny branches and grows to 4 m
tall. It is mainly characterized by the yellow or reddish “raspberry looking” berries that are
visible early summer.
Where Found: Moist wet places, forests, disturbed sites, along stream edges, and wet
recently logged areas.
Sitka Spruce - Picea sitchensis
general: Large evergreen tree growing from 50-70 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 5 m.
The crown is broad and conic in younger trees and becomes more cylindrical as they age. The
leaves are sharp and needlelike with a green color on the top portion and shaded white on the
underside.
Where Found: Forested wetlands.
Ben Legler
Western Red Cedar - Thuja plicata
general: A large tree up to 60 m tall with grey to reddish-brown bark. Branches tend to spread
or droop slightly and then turn upward like a “J” on the end. Cones are in loose clusters present
throughout the branches and are about 1 cm long each.
Where Found: Mostly found in moist to wet soils, bogs, and shaded forests.
Bud Kovalchik
Ben Legler
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Clayton J. Antieau
Field Indicators
Ben Legler
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Bud Kovalchik