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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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NSNSCLA
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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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NSNSEVHUC
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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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NSNSHAR
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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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NSTEWIN
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| LABRADOR TEA WINTER CREEK (Rhododendron groenlandicum) |
| A hardy evergreen flowering shrub. Aromatic leaves are used, fresh or dried to make a pleasant tasting tea. Leaves can also be chewed or added to beer to make it more heady. Winter Creek has an especially long bloom period with a mass of white star shaped flowers. Tolerates wet sites, this shrub is under 3 foot in height with a spreading habit. Zone 3-8 |
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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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NSNSORE
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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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NSNSOSO
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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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NSNSPOU
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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. |
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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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