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| MASSACHUSETTS KINNIKINNICK (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) |
| Evergreen, woody groundcover typically 6-12" in height by 6 feet wide with dark-green, oval leaves and reddish-brown bark. Native and widely distributed across northern North America, from Alaska to Maine and from California to Virginia. Grows well in dry, rocky open areas and disturbed sites. Helps stabilize soil and provides habitat for beneficial insects and birds. Zone 2-10 |
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| MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus lewisii) |
| Large, fragrant white flowers cover these medium sized, multi-stemmed shrubs in late June. Native to western North America. Shredding bark and yellow fall color are also attractive features. Mock Orange is sure to attract bees and butterflies. Hardy to -25°F. Zone 4. |
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| MOUNTAIN/BLACK HUCKLEBERRY (Vaccinium membranaceum) |
| Among the best flavored of all wild blueberries. Medium-large dark berries produced singularly. Native to the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Ripens August-September. A favorite food source of elk, deer and bears. Mountain Huckleberry is a slow growing, drought tolerant and hardy shrub to about 5 ft. Zone 3-10. |
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| NATIVE STAR EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY (Vaccinium ovatum) |
| Upright, compact form, with year-round glossy green small leaves and dark burgundy berries in fall. Spring new growth is burgundy. Will grow sun or shade; more berries in sun, but will need supplemental watering. Grows to about 6 ft. tall. Native Star Huckleberry selected for fruiting and ornamental qualities. Zone 7-9. |
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| NOOTKA ROSE (Rosa nutkana) |
| Large pink flowers and big red rose hips. Sweet scented. Widely adapted Pacific Northwest native to dry or moist sites. Nootka Roses make for good for hedgerows and wildlife plantings. Zone 5-8. |
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| OCEAN SPRAY (Holodiscus discolor) |
| Native to western North America commonly found in the understory. Ocean Spray blooms in mass. Clusters of small white flowers turn deep cream over time. Mildly fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. Arching branches, a large shrub that grows 10-20 ft. Also called 'Ironwood' because of its strong wood. Zone 5-10. |
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| OREGON GRAPE (Mahonia aquifolium) |
| Pretty evergreen understory shrub, 3 - 5 ft. tall. Native to the Pacific Northwest, Oregon Grape will naturalize itself unless if the suckers are removed. Bright yellow spring flowers with very tart blue berries. Leaves commonly used in floral arrangements. Glossy green serrated leaves reminiscent of holly leaves turn reddish purple over winter. Zone 5-8. |
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| OSO BERRY (Oemlaria cerasaformis) |
| Typically a 10-foot shrub or small tree with hardy, bell shaped male or female white flowers in late winter. Purple fruits in late spring are ½" long and seedy but edible. Oso Berry is formerly known as Indian plum. Oval leaves have a cucumber scent. Widely adapted to sun or shade. Zone 6-8 |
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| OVAL LEAVED BLUEBERRY (Vaccinium ovalifolium) |
| A midsized shrub, native to moist coniferous Pacific Northwest forests from Oregon to Alaska. Highly regarded for flavor, 2nd only to Mountain Huckleberry but, Oval Leaved ripens earlier. Pink, bell shaped flowers and red fall color. Zone 3. |
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| PACIFIC NINEBARK (Physocarpus capitatus) |
| Long arching branches with shredded peeling bark. This Pacific Northwest native shrub produces large clusters of small white flower domes in spring. Pacific Ninebark is a wonderful butterfly forage and larval host. Summer sees the flower heads turn to papery with small red fruits. Fall touches the maple-shaped leaves with rosy-brown. Prefers sun or moderate shade and moist soils. Pacific Ninebark grows about 10-15 ft. tall. Zone 4-10. |
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| POULSBO SCARLET FLOWERING CURRANT (Ribes sanguineum) |
| Showy Northwest native. A very upright, multi-stemmed shrub, this selection has intense, deep red dangling clusters of flowers which are very showy in early spring. Hummingbirds visit flowers and songbirds like to eat the sparse, inspid fruits. One of the earliest hummingbird nectar plants. Sun or shade. Poulsbo Scarlet Currant grows to be a 5-10 ft. reliable shrub. Zone 6-9. CAN NOT SHIP TO NC/MA |
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| RED ELDERBERRY (Sambucus racemosa) |
| This shrub is typically a bit smaller than blue elderberry and is much more shade tolerant and ornamental. White flower and bright red clusters of fruits hanging on through mid to late summer until stripped by birds. Red Elderberry is a good northwest native plant that is a great nectar source for butterflies and other beneficial insects. Zone 5-7. |
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