Tight spiraling leaves on newer growth with alternating leaves. When older, leaves flatten out.Spiny/toothed outer edges on leaves. Blue edible small berries. Bell shaped flowers
Entrance to horse trail system the salal was found and there is Gaultheria shallon, Acer macrophyllum, Mahona nervosa, and Kindbergia oregana on either side of the trail. This is reforested land.
The tree was on the side of the road. It has dark red fruit on stems in the manner of cherries. The leaves however have a distinctive shape very unlike cherries. Notable are the new leaves who appear to curl out where the old leave's stem attaches to the twig. I am not sure this tree is native as I have not seen it before.
Part of the Sapindanceae family (formerly Aceraceae) looks like a small tree. Opposite leaves. Palmate. Discoloration spots on the branches. There seemed to be moos and/or liverwort growing on the stem. It had to be held up by caution tape because the branches were hanging over.