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1 Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 ... - Cistus Nursery

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<strong>Retail</strong> <strong>listings</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong>, <strong>as</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>April</strong> 5 - ple<strong>as</strong>e check for current availability<br />

Taxodium distichum 'Pendens' pendens baldcypress<br />

Deciduous conifer, a long-lived tree that can reach 40-50 ft in half <strong>as</strong> many years. Enjoys moist soil, even<br />

wetlands, but is successful in moist, well-drained soil <strong>as</strong> well, even tolerating occ<strong>as</strong>ional drought. The branch<br />

tips droop slightly on this cultivar, creating a graceful pr<strong>of</strong>ile and cones are larger than the species. Sun to<br />

dappled shade. This North American native is frost hardy to -20F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5<br />

2g @ $37 Cupressaceae<br />

Tsuga mertensiana mountain hemlock<br />

Handsome, evergreen conifer, native along the Pacific Co<strong>as</strong>t from southern Al<strong>as</strong>ka to the mountains <strong>of</strong> central<br />

California. Can reach 20-30 ft tall x 10-15 ft wide in the garden. Enjoys cool temperatures and moist<br />

conditions; does well in part shade or in full sun if not allowed to dry out. Consistent summer water is best.<br />

Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />

1g @ $16 Pinaceae<br />

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Berkeley' blueberry<br />

A mid se<strong>as</strong>on fruiter that is very well suited for the Pacific Northwest. Powder-blue fruit with a mild, sweet<br />

flavor, yellow fall color, and bright yellow stems in winter. Grows to about 4-6 ft. Sun, food and water for<br />

best fruit. <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />

5g @ $32 Ericaceae<br />

Valeriana phu 'Aurea' valerian<br />

A truly golden perennial, the upright, highly divided leaves emerge in spring in golden-chartreuse -- making a<br />

great foil for dark purple hellebores -- and settle into lime green during the summer. June flowers are flattopped<br />

and white -- not the re<strong>as</strong>on for growing this <strong>of</strong>ten overlooked color spot. E<strong>as</strong>y to grow in sun to part<br />

shade in any soil that is consistently moist -- the more light the more summer water. Reaches several feet tall<br />

x 2 ft side. Frost hardy to -20F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />

1g @ $12 Valerianaceae<br />

Viburnum opulus 'Exuberant'<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the most robust selections <strong>of</strong> this popular species from some <strong>of</strong> the most exuberant people we know,<br />

David and Dorothy Rodal. This 8 ft or more shrub produces attractive white flowers and, on well-watered<br />

plants, particularly large orangey red fruit – no, not quite the size <strong>of</strong> b<strong>as</strong>ketballs but nearly the size <strong>of</strong> a small<br />

grape -- held beautifully against the autumn foliage <strong>of</strong> reds, oranges and yellows, a wonderful November<br />

sight. This plant frequently grown for bringing cuttings indoors through winter until the Cedar waxwings go to<br />

work. Bright light or dappled shade with supplemental summer water where dry. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5,<br />

possibly colder.<br />

5g @ $28 Caprifoliaceae / Adoxaceae<br />

Viburnum plicatum 'Kern’s Pink' pink sensation viburnum<br />

Beautifully layered deciduous shrub -- to 8 ft or so though e<strong>as</strong>ily kept smaller -- with ruffled leaves (think<br />

Lays potato chips) tinted rose-red and turning peachy to burgundy in fall. The pompom flowers are a rich<br />

cream to pink, a rarity in the viburnum world. Great for planting in light woodlands though perfectly at home<br />

in full sun if provided plenty <strong>of</strong> water. Hard to come <strong>by</strong>. Cold hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />

4D @ $26, 1g @ $16 Caprifoliaceae / Adoxaceae<br />

<strong>Cistus</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com<br />

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