Scalybark
Scalybark is a genus of small to medium-sized trees and shrubs belonging to the family *Rosaceae*, subfamily *Maloideae*. The genus is primarily found in the mountainous regions of western North America, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, California, and parts of Mexico. The name "scalybark" derives from the distinctive, rough, scaly bark that characterizes many species within the genus.
The most well-known species is *Chrysolepis chrysophylla*, commonly known as the California golden chinquapin or golden
Scalybark species are ecologically significant, providing habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds, mammals, and
While not widely cultivated outside their natural range, some species of scalybark are occasionally planted in