Tree Species Guides

The most iconic tree of the Pacific Northwest, common throughout Port Moody, Coquitlam, and the Tri-Cities. Often found in backyards, parks, and as privacy hedges.

Dominant tree species in the Tri-Cities, found on virtually every forested property. Named after Scottish botanist David Douglas who documented the species.

Common throughout the Tri-Cities in natural areas, parks, and older neighbourhoods. Often the first tree to colonize disturbed sites.

Pioneer species found throughout the Tri-Cities, especially near creeks and in recovering forest areas. Common along the Traboulay PoCo Trail.

Found along rivers and floodplains throughout the Tri-Cities. Common along the Fraser River, Pitt River, and in Pitt Meadows agricultural areas.

Popular ornamental tree in Tri-Cities gardens, though often struggles in urban heat. Native to cooler areas of BC.

BC's provincial tree. Abundant throughout the Tri-Cities in natural forest areas, especially on shaded north-facing slopes.

Leyland Cypress extremely common as privacy hedges throughout Tri-Cities developments. Yellow Cypress native to higher elevations and occasionally planted ornamentally.