Treeline Elevations Across Oregon

Treeline elevation in Oregon varies significantly by mountain range, latitude, and microclimate. Approximate ranges:

RegionTreeline ElevationTypical Species
Western Oregon Coast Range4,000–5,000 ft (1,220–1,525 m)Mountain hemlock, subalpine fir, Pacific silver fir
Cascade Range5,000–7,500 ft (1,525–2,285 m)Mountain hemlock, subalpine fir, whitebark pine
Central Oregon High Desert7,000–8,000 ft (2,135–2,440 m)Lodgepole pine, juniper, mountain hemlock
Blue Mountains6,500–8,000 ft (1,980–2,440 m)Subalpine fir, mountain hemlock, whitebark pine
Siskiyou Mountains (south)7,000–7,500 ft (2,135–2,285 m)Mountain hemlock, subalpine fir, whitebark pine

Actual treeline is a transition zone, not a sharp line, and shifts with aspect, snowpack, and climate change.

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