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Native Plant Synoptic Garden
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‘Zebrina’- A yellow variegated form. Some plants are zebra striped, while others
display a gradual blending of colors. In winter, the green takes on a bronze appearance
which blends very nicely with the gold. Can grow to 40’ in height. (Heronswood
Nursery, 2004). Place in the “Forested Ridge” zone.
(Photo: Oregon State University, 1999-2004)
Tsuga heterophylla- A good tree for a shady spot. Has short soft needles and arching branches.
Place in the “Forested Ridge” site. Dwarf form best sited in open areas. Ethnobotany: Wood used
for making tools. Plant used to make dyes, medicines, tanning, and cleansing.
‘Argenteovariegata’- New shoots are silvery-white (Krussman, 1985).
‘Conica’- A dwarf form to 10’ in height. Dense branches are downward facing
(Krussman, 1985).
‘Dumosa’- A densely branched compact dwarf growing a little over 3’. Short branching
pattern (Krussman, 1985).
‘Iron Springs’- Found in Iron Springs, WA. A good shade tolerant tree, has a neat
conical habit with many horizontal branches. The needles are shorter than the type
(Dusek, 2004).
‘Ray Godfrey’- (Hill, 2004).
‘Thorsen’s Weeping’- A prostrate mat grower. Foliage is green and has typical needles
of the species.
Tsuga mertensiana- Mountain hemlock is a slow-growing tree. Suited for smaller areas, but will
eventually attain a large size usually 75-125’ (Kruckenberg, 1992). All cultivars should be
planted in sunny spots for best needle color. Can be used in the “Alpine Zone”, but eventually
will get large over a long period of time.
‘Argentea’- Silver needles with a similar growth habit of the type (Krussman, 1985).
‘Blue Star’- A great blue needled form of the type (Krussman, 1985).
‘Bump’s Blue’- (Hill, 2004).