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| BLACK GOOSEBERRY (Ribes divaricatum) |
A native found in forests, woodlands and the coasts of the Pacific Northwest. Tasty blueberry-sized sweet fruit that turns purplish-black when ripe. Clusters of dangling small flowers visited by hummingbirds and butterflies. Wildlife graze on the berries.
Coastal Black Gooseberry is a thorny shrub to 5 ft. at maturity. Grows in sun or partial shade. Disease resistant. Zone 4-8.
RESTRICTIONS: GOOSEBERRY PLANTS CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO MA, NC |
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NSNFBUF
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| BUFFALOBERRY (Shepherdia argentea) |
| Widely adapted shrub native to the northern Great Plains. Small, tart, but pleasant tasting, red fruits have enough sugar to be eaten fresh or dried and can also be made into preserves or wine. They are very high in lycopene and other phenolic antioxidants. This plant can tolerate extremes of cold, wind, drought, alkalinity and poor soils, fixing nitrogen much like peas or beans. Silvery gray foliage, small yellow flowers, thorny branches. These Buffaloberry plants can be male or female seedlings so plant 2 or more for cross pollination. Males may be thornier and more upright. Grows to about 8 ft. Zone 2-7. |
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NSNSCAS
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| CASCADE OREGON GRAPE (Mahonia nervosa) |
| A dwarf form that is only 12-24 inches tall at maturity. This pretty evergreen shrub is a Pacific Northwest native that naturalizes in the understory of forests. Cascade Oregon Grape produces yellow spring flowers and very tart blue berries. Glossy green serrated leaves which look similar to holly leaves are reddish purple over winter. Its leaves are commonly used in floral arrangements. Zone 5-8. |
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| CLAREMONT PINK FLOWERING CURRANT (Ribes sanguineum) |
| Very long bloom period that begins in late winter and continues February-April. Tubular flower are vividly rosy-pink and up to 6 inches long. Loved by hummingbirds and bees. Produces blue-black berries that are edible but not the tastiest however they will be enjoyed by the birds. Sun to part shade. Claremont Pink Flowering Currant is another selection of the Pacific Northwest native Ribes sanguineum. Zone 6-10. CAN NOT SHIP TO NC |
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| EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY (Vaccinium ovatum) |
| A shade tolerant, evergreen shrub native to the coastal northwest. Edible shiny black, blueberry-like fruit in fall. Cut Evergreen Huckleberry branches are popularly used in floral arrangements. Needs acidic soils. Grows to about 2-3 ft. in sun and 6 ft. in shade. Zone 7-9. |
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NSNSECAS
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| GOLDEN CURRANT (Ribes aureum) |
| Clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in spring followed by sweet and juicy, large orange to burgundy to black berries. Fruit keeps up to 2 months on the bush. A vigorous, widely adapted shrub, to 9 feet in height. Golden Currant is a native from Nebraska to Washington. Also called 'Clove Currant'. Zone 2-8 |
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| HARDHACK SPIRAEA (Spiraea douglassii) |
| Northwest native wetland shrub. Produces many shoots and branches, dense form growing to about 6-10ft. Showy rosy-pink bottlebrush-like flowers that attract butterflies. Can be grown as a hedge but grows in moist soils and go through periods where dries out. Hardhack Spiraea is perfect for wildlife and rain gardens. Zone 5-8. |
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| KING EDWARD VII FLOWERING CURRANT (Ribes sanguineum) |
| A select later blooming variety of red flowering currant. Dense form, more compact growing than others of the species. Spectacular crimson flowers in early spring. Blue edible berries. King Edward VII is a selection of the northwest native Ribes sanguineum currant. Zone 6-8.
CAN NOT SHIP TO NC/MA |
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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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NSNSOCE
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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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