Salix scouleriana (Scouler's Willow) Evergreen western red cedar was traditionally

western red cedar was traditionally used medicinally

medium sized shrub

The bark and seeds of this plant contain cyanide

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This Willamette Valley native is found in many Western states in moist meadows as well as near the coast

Salix scouleriana (Scouler's Willow) Evergreen western red cedar was traditionallyPlant Description: The Scouler's Willow has a slender crown with straight, multiple stems and few branches. Bark is red brown and thin with flat ridges. The stripped bark of this willow has a skunky odor. The blue green leaves are slightly spoon shaped to widely oval closer to the tip, the leaf undersides are either smooth or covered in small reddish hairs. Flowers are small pussy willow like catkins that can be used in bouquets. The fruit is a small