Trees native to the Yukon

REDALDERS

These fast-growing shrubs or small trees thrive in wet soils and are known for their reddish bark and cone-like seed clusters. Their leaves turn yellow in autumn before falling.

The clue "Trees native to the Yukon" points to red alder trees, which thrive in the cold climates of northern regions like the Yukon. The answer "REDALDERS" is a straightforward reference to these trees, with no hidden wordplay—it’s simply the plural form of "red alder." If you’re unfamiliar, red alders are deciduous trees known for their reddish bark and ability to grow in wet, cold environments.