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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 />

Ficus carica 'Oregon Prolific' oregon prolific fig<br />

Shrub<strong>by</strong> fig to 15-30 ft with a reputation for being, well, rather prolific. Large yellowish green fruit with very<br />

sweet white centers in summer to fall. Full sun. Don't be afraid to put those pruners to use on this one. Hardy<br />

to 0F. <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

1g @ $14 Moraceae<br />

Fokienia hodginsii DJHC 182<br />

Rare native <strong>of</strong> China and Vietnam, this form collected <strong>by</strong> Dan Hinkley, a tree to 75 to 100 ft tall or so in its<br />

native habitat, in cultivation reaching 25 ft in a re<strong>as</strong>onable amount <strong>of</strong> time. This member <strong>of</strong> the cypress<br />

family h<strong>as</strong> lovely sprays <strong>of</strong> red-tinted foliage, <strong>of</strong>ten silvery underneath. A pretty addition to any moist<br />

situation with carefully drainage in dappled light to full sun. Not to be missed. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

4D @ $16 Cupressaceae<br />

Fragaria sp. - yellow fruit from Afghanistan<br />

From a wild collection in the mountains <strong>of</strong> Afghanistan, this drought tolerant ground covering strawberry<br />

produces small, ple<strong>as</strong>ing berries colored an ochre yellow. The flavor is almost like...Hmmmm...Banan<strong>as</strong>!<br />

Treat like other strawberries and grow in part shade to full sun with occ<strong>as</strong>ional summer water where dry.<br />

Frost hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7, possibly lower.<br />

6in @ $11 Rosaceae<br />

Fuchsia hatschbachii hardy fuchsia<br />

Interesting, tall-growing fuchsia with reddish stems, glossy green leaves, and an abundance <strong>of</strong> 3” hanging<br />

flowers <strong>of</strong> cerise and purple. Where temperatures remain above 15F, it can be used to clamber up a shrub or a<br />

trellis; or it can be sited where its long arching branches will get all the attention. Sun to shade in rich soil with<br />

regular water. One <strong>of</strong> the hardiest <strong>of</strong> the species Fuchsia, should resprout from 0F. <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7. Far superior<br />

to Fuchsia twodoorsedanii.<br />

6in @ $11 Onagraceae<br />

Gardenia 'Kleims Hardy''<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the hardiest <strong>of</strong> the evergreen gardeni<strong>as</strong>, along with G. augusta ‘Chuck Hayes’. This h<strong>as</strong> single blooms<br />

<strong>of</strong> creamy white covering the 2-3 ft shrub through summer. Intoxicatingly fragrant, <strong>of</strong> course. Acid fertilizier<br />

& iron to prevent yellowing. Full to part sun with regular summer water. Frost hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

1g @ $16 Rubiaceae<br />

Garrya elliptica co<strong>as</strong>t silk t<strong>as</strong>sel<br />

Handsome evergreen native with pendulous silky catkins in late winter. Shiny undulate leaves. Extremely<br />

tough, drought tolerant shrub/small tree (to appx. 10-12 ft). Full to part sun/not much water.<br />

3g @ $32 Garryaceae<br />

Garrya elliptica 'Evie'<br />

Handsome evergreen native with pendulous silky catkins in late winter. Shiny undulate leaves. Extremely<br />

tough, drought tolerant shrub/small tree (to appx. 10-12'). Male clone named for butch lady.<br />

5g @ $47 Garryaceae<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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