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| RED OSIER DOGWOOD (Cornus sericea) |
| 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. 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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NSNSCAR
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NSNSSAL
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| SALAL (Gaultheria shallon) |
| Understory native shrub with edible black fruit growing in clusters. Blueberry sized berries are a traditional staple food of Northwest Coastal Indians. Can be eaten fresh, cooked, or dried. Salal makes an excellent jelly. Stems with large evergreen leaves used in floral arrangements. In sun, will be about 2 ft. tall; in shade up to 6 ft. Zone 7-9. |
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NSSVSER
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| SERVICEBERRY SEEDLINGS (Amelanchier alnifolia) |
| Masses of white flowers in spring followed by pea-sized tasty blue fruits in summer. Good fresh and in pies, pancakes, etc. Red to orange fall color foliage. Serviceberry seedlings will grows to be around 8-10 ft. large shrubs or small trees. Hardy to -40°F. |
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NSNSTHI
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| THIMBLEBERRY (Rubus parviflorus) |
| Thornless plant with soft, large maple-shaped leaves. A springtime profusion of white flowers. Berries are ½ " in diameter and are bright red, sweet, and edible. Butterflies visit the blossoms for nectar. Fruit is very soft and loved by birds. Thimbleberry spreads via underground runners to form a thicket, growing to 6 ft. Zone 3-9. |
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