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Native Northwest Plants<br />
TREE & SHRUBS<br />
Abies - concolor - White Fir - (-30°F.) One of <strong>the</strong> large native timber<br />
trees that can grow 80’- 120’ tall and 15’- 20’ wide. However in 20 years,<br />
this cultivar should grow to 20’ tall spreading to 5’ wide. In this region<br />
no irrigation is necessary, but those requirements change for more sou<strong>the</strong>rly<br />
locations. Plant in full sun.<br />
Pendula - A weeping form growing 10’ tall and spreading to 3’ wide in<br />
20 years. . 3’- 4’ $60.00<br />
Acer - Circinatum - Vine Maple - (-30°F.) A small deciduous tree<br />
famous for fall color and it’s ablility to hold stream banks and eroding<br />
soil. Grows best in some shade in <strong>the</strong> understory of a woodland area, but<br />
will grow smaller and denser in <strong>the</strong> open. Protect from hot afternoon sun.<br />
An open, v-shaped canopy with soft green leaves turning to a beautiful<br />
array of yellow, orange, and scarlet fall colors. Multi-stemed growth<br />
habit to 15’ in 20 years. 2’- 3’ $25.00<br />
Amelanchier alnifolia - Serviceberry - (-30°F.) Drooping clusters of<br />
white or pinkish flowers in early spring are very showy. Purplish new<br />
growth turns deep green, <strong>the</strong>n yellow and red in fall. Small dark blue<br />
fruit tastes like blueberries on a plant that matures to 20’ in 20 years.<br />
Plant in sun or part shade. 18”- 24” $12.50<br />
Azalea - R. occidentale - (-5°F.) A wonderfully fragrant native, deciduous<br />
azalea that produces a bounty of funnel-shaped flowers in shades of<br />
pink to white showing color in late May. Glossy green leaves change in<br />
<strong>the</strong> fall to yellow, scarlet or rose crimson. Grows 3’ in 10 years. Plant in<br />
full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. 12”- 18”<br />
Cornus - Redtwig Dogwood - (-30°F.) Cornus alba and sanguinea are<br />
all known as redtwig dogwoods, and will offer a delightful bush in <strong>the</strong><br />
landscape. They grow 8’- 10’ tall as wide. These cultivars are best if<br />
pruned 10”- 12” each year to promote a healthy plant with vigorous new<br />
and colorful growth. Sun or part shade.<br />
C. alba - Hedgerow’s Gold - This wonderful plant has bright yellow<br />
and green variegated leaves on deep red stems. 1’- 2’ $15.00<br />
C. sanguinea - Midwinter Fire - Stems of unbelievable color for winter<br />
landscapes with brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red. Makes an<br />
impressive mass planting. Leaves are deep green for <strong>the</strong> summer changing<br />
to shades of orange-red for <strong>the</strong> fall. 1’- 2’ $15.00<br />
C. stolonifera - Cardinal - The stem color changes from coral in fall to<br />
a deep cherry-red in <strong>the</strong> winter. Deep green leaves in spring. An outstanding<br />
choice for winter interest. 1’- 2’ $15.00<br />
Holodiscus - Ocean Spray - (-20°F.) Clusters of creamy white flowers<br />
appear in May-July and hang down from <strong>the</strong> branches amidst <strong>the</strong> summer<br />
leaves of green above and soft gray below. The flowers age to a<br />
lovely golden color later in <strong>the</strong> fall. A vigourous growing shrub to 3’-6’<br />
tall in 10 years, that prefers a sunny well-drained location. Prune back in<br />
fall after flowers turn brown and wi<strong>the</strong>r. 18”- 24” $12.50<br />
Physocarpus - Ninebark - (-50°F.) An upright growing, deciduous<br />
shrub with peeling bark displaying medium sized, pointed green leaves.<br />
Dense clusters of small white flowers appear in spring. Plant in sun or<br />
part shade. Grows 8’ tall in 10 years. 2’- 3’ $25.00<br />
Pseudotsuga - meniesii Douglas Fir - (-30°F.) This very versatile tree<br />
will grow in sun or part shade and in a variety of soils, aside from marshy<br />
areas, and will also tolerate wind. This piercingly pyramidal, fast growing<br />
tree has soft, deep green 1½” needles that spread out in all directions.<br />
The slightly drooping branches have upturned ends and when needles are<br />
crushed have a sweet evergreen fragrance. In 20 years <strong>the</strong> growth rate<br />
should be about 20’ tall and spreading to 7’ wide. The reddish-brown 3”<br />
oval cones are pendulous. 2’- 3’ $30.00<br />
Rhododendon - R. macrophyllum - (-5°F.) A somewhat open, upright<br />
growing plant exhibits lance-shaped medium dark green leaves, paler<br />
beneath, from which emerge dome-shaped trusses, ranging in color from<br />
white to pink highlighted with red freckling within. Grows 5’ in 10 years<br />
and blooms in Mid-May. Plant in sun or part shade. 8”- 10”, 10”- 12”<br />
Ribes sanguineum - Red Flowering Currant - (-30°F.) One of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
beloved and showy of <strong>the</strong> native shrubs, <strong>the</strong> brilliant display of carmine<br />
red flowers in <strong>the</strong> early spring are welcome by gardeners and hummingbirds<br />
alike. Best grown in rocky well-drained soil in sunny locations.<br />
Grows upright to 6’ in 10 years, producing a red edible berry used in<br />
preserves and sauces. 2’- 3’ $12.50, 3’- 4’ $25.00<br />
Thuja plicata - Western Red Cedar - (-20°F.) A very desirable and fast<br />
growing tree for <strong>the</strong> larger yard or where a tall hedge is needed. It has<br />
broad, flattened, deep green folage with scale-like needles. The foliage is<br />
fragrant and used in wreaths and center pieces. The growth habit is<br />
upright and conical with some weeping branches, growing 20’ in 20<br />
years. 2’- 3’ $12.50, 3’- 4’ $25.00<br />
Tsuga mertensiana - Mountain Hemlock - (-20°F.) A smaller growing<br />
sculptured upright hemlock covered with dense evergreen blue-green<br />
needles that circumvent each branch. Grows 3’- 4’ tall and spreads to<br />
1½’- 2’ in 10 years. 1’- 2’ $40.00, 2’- 3’ $85.00<br />
Vaccinium ovatum - Evergreen Huckleberry - (0°F.) Plant in shade or<br />
shady areas. Slow growing to 12’ in 10 years, with a dense, upright structure<br />
and green glossy leaves. Small white flowers appear in spring, later<br />
turning red, and maturing to delicious almost black berries used in pies<br />
and preserves. Prefers a moist, well-drained area. gallon $15.00<br />
PERENNIAL & GROUNDCOVERS<br />
Asarum caudatum - Wild Ginger - (-30°F.) This evergreen, low growing<br />
groundcover is best planted in partial to full shade. It forms a lush,<br />
dark green carpet of heart-shaped leaves diplaying reddish brown bellshaped<br />
flowers in spring on a plant growing 7”- 10” tall. gallon $6.00<br />
Cornus Bunchberry - Canadensis - Canadian Dogwood - (-50°F.) This<br />
creeping deciduous rootstock sends up many stems with whorls of 4-6<br />
elliptical or rounded rich green leaves that turn in <strong>the</strong> fall to yellow or<br />
red. White compact flower clusters appear in May-June, followed by red<br />
berries in <strong>the</strong> summer. Plant in a moist and shaded areas. This plant<br />
grows 6” tall and spreads to 12”- 15”. 4” pot $4.00<br />
Gaul<strong>the</strong>ria shallon - Salal - (-10°F.) A compact, bushy, evergreen<br />
groundcover that spreads by suckers, best planted in moist soil. Small<br />
white to pinkish bell-shaped flowers in clusters appear in March-June on<br />
red stalks. Birds enjoy <strong>the</strong> edible but bland berries on a plant growing<br />
1’- 2’ tall. 4” pot $3.00, gallon $10.00<br />
Kinnickinnick - Arctostaphylos - Bearberry - (-50°F.) A native plant<br />
that grows from Nor<strong>the</strong>rn California to Alaska. This ground cover<br />
spreads horizontally, rooting as it goes. Small lush deep green leaves turn<br />
bronzy tones in <strong>the</strong> fall/winter while in <strong>the</strong> spring white/pink flowers of<br />
March/April become red berries of winter. Prefers full sun but can tolerate<br />
a partly shaded exposure. Plant in well-drained soil.<br />
uva-ursi - Massachusetts - A very prostrate growing plant 6” - 8” tall,<br />
spreading to 1’- 2’. This variety grows with a great resistance to leaf<br />
spotting and leaf gall. gallon $10.00<br />
Mahonia - aquifolium - Oregon Grape - (-30°F.) An evergreen shrub<br />
with lea<strong>the</strong>ry leaves that resemble holly and purple clusters of berries.<br />
The flowers are yellow and appear in late spring. Very suited for low<br />
maintenance plantings and loose hedges. It is tolerant of most soil and<br />
wea<strong>the</strong>r conditions. Grows 5’ x 5’. gallon $10.00<br />
M. repens - Creeping Oregon grape - This plant has matte blue berries<br />
that appear in summer and yellow flowers in spring. The leaves are shiny<br />
green turning bronze in <strong>the</strong> fall. Grows 9” tall and 12” wide. gallon<br />
$10.00<br />
We inventory a larger selection than shown in this catalogue. Please<br />
contact us with your wish list.<br />
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