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Native Plant Synoptic Garden
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Mahonia repens- Another evergreen groundcover type that is even lower growing. Grows under
12” in height (Kruckenberg, 1992). Place in the “Forested Ridge” or “Valley Bottom”, but not
placed in to shady of a spot. Will grow in a shady spot, but tends to inhibit flowering and fruiting.
Ethnobotany: Berries eaten in low quanitities. Bark and roots used to make yellow dyes.
X Mahoberberis (Mahonia x Berberis)- This group is the result of an intergeneric cross. More of
a collector plant than for commercial trade (Dirr, 1990). All cultivars would do well in an open
site in the “Forested Ridge” or “Valley Bottom” areas.
X M. aquicandidula (M. aquifolium X B. candidula)- Glossy green leaves that are
compound pinnate. Foliage turns a bright red in winter, sometimes red-purple. Grows 3-
6’ (Dirr, 1990)
X M. aquisargentii ( M. aquifolium X B. sargentiana)- Grows to 6’ with glossy single or
compound pinnate leaves on the same plant (Dirr, 1990).
X M. miethkeana
X M. neubertii (M. aquifolium X B. vulgaris)- Dull green leaves that are pinnate. Grows
to 6’ (Dirr, 1990).
Malus fusca- A native crab apple in this state. Produces small ye llow-red fruit. Known for its
good fall colors of yellows and reds. Tolerant of moist and dry soil types. Best placed in a sunny
position for maximum fruit production, but can be grown in partially shaded sites. Usually grow s
as a small tree ranging in height of 15-30’. (Kruckenberg, 1992). Can be used in the “Forested
Ridge”, “Valley Bottom”, and “Wetland Zone”. Will flower and fruit in a semi-sunny position.
Ethnobotany: Fruits eaten. Bark used in medicinal preparations.
Menziesia ferruginea- Commonly referred to as Fool’s Huckleberry. Grows in moist forest areas
and can reach 6’ in height. Produces small bell shaped yellow flowers. Has great fall color of red
and yellow (Whitney, 1989). Likes moist site and would do well in the “Valley Bottom” and
“Wetland Zone”. Ethnobotany: Leaves were eaten. Leaves and twigs used to make a tea.
Myrica californica- Evergreen leaves with aromatic scent when broken. Tolerant of shade or sun.
Grows to a height of 6-12’ (Kruckenberg, 1992).
Myrica gale - Bushy low growing shrub to 5’. Foliage has a pleaseing fragrance (Kruckenberg,
1992). Like wet site and can be placed in the “Valley Bottom” or “Wetland Zone”.