NSRABLA
|
|
 |
| BLACK CAP RASPBERRY (Rubus leucodermis) |
| Purple-blue thorny canes with greyish cast are the reason for the latin name: leucodermis means "white bark". Long arching canes produce sweet black fruits on 2nd year wood, then die back. Hardy and widely adapted to sun or partial shade, but prefers moist soils. This Black Cap Raspberry species is native from CA to B.C., throughout WA, ID, MT. WY and UT. Not to be confused with the East Coast native black cap raspberry, Rubus occidentalis. Zone 6-9. |
|
|
NSNSBLGOO
|
|
|
| BLACK GOOSEBERRY (Ribes divaricatum) |
| A native found in forests, woodlands and 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. |
|
|
NSNFBUF
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
|
NSNSCAS
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
|
NSNSEVHUC
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
|
NSCUGOL
|
|
|
| GOLDEN CURRANT (Ribes aureum) |
| Clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in spring followed by sweet and juicy, large 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 |
|
|
NSNSHAR
|
|
|
| HARDHACK SPIREA (Spirea 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 Spirea is perfect for wildlife and rain gardens. Zone 5-8. |
|
|
NSNSIND
|
|
|
| INDIAN PLUM (Oemlaria cerasaformis) |
| The earliest shrub to bloom, hardy white flowers on separate male and female plants with small purple early ripening fruits for the birds, on a 10-15 foot plant. Sun or Shade zone 6-8 |
|
|
NSNSMOC
|
|
|
| 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. Lewis' Mock Orange is sure to attract bees and butterflies. Hardy to -25°F. Zone 4. |
|
|
NSNSNAT
|
|
|
| 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 5-8. |
|
|
NSNSNOO
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
|
NSNSOCE
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
|
Click here for availability:
Fall
Winter / Spring
Summer
All
