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| 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. |
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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. |
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| CREEPING OREGON GRAPE (Mahonia repens) |
| A dwarf creeping form of Oregon Grape that grow to about 12-24 inches tall at maturity. Bright yellow flower clusters. Naturalizes in forests. A broadleaf evergreen with holly-like leaves turn shades of purple and bronze in the winter. Dark blue berries with a matte sheen. A very shade tolerant groundcover shrub. The most hardy species of Mahonia. Zone 3-8. |
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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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| 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 |
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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. |
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| MOUNTAIN 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 5-8. |
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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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| 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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| RED FLOWERING CURRANT (Ribes sanguineum) |
| A showy Pacific Northwest native shrub that grows to about 5-10 ft. Stunning red tubular flowers in early spring that are visited by hummingbirds and butterflies. Songbirds will eat the fruits of Red Flowering Currant. Sun or shade. Zone 5-7. |
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| RED OSIER DOGWOOD (Cornus sericea) |
| Known as Red-Twig Dogwood for its red, multi-stemmed branches. Dense, flat-top clusters of white blossoms in spring which later drape down and become tipped with white berries. Dark green leaves change to burgundy in autumn and shine scarlet in sunlight. Amazing wildlife value as a food source to a range of birds, beneficial insects and mammals. An important larval host to the Spring Azure Butterfly. Red stems are brilliant against a snowy background in winter. Prune for more new growth and selective removal of older stems is a good practice to maintain the vivid bright red twigs. Naturally round shaped shrub on average to 8 ft. Natural habitat is in wooded or open areas, river banks and other wet areas. Preferring moist yet well-drained soils. Red Osier Dogwoods are native to a vast range of northern American. Spreads by underground stolons (runners) to form a dense thicket. Used in waterway bank erosion control and restoration. Root system provides excellent soil retention. A shrub utilized in many ways by indigenous peoples, with the bark being used as dye and for medicinal purposes. Branches harvested in spring can be used in basket making and will keep red color when dried. Fast growth rate is great in mass planting landscapes, hedges or use as a winter interest specimen. Plant 3-4' apart in a hedge. Full sun to partial shade. Zone 3-7. |
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