Native Plant Descriptions - Native Plant Sale 2019

This year we offer 12 species of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and perennials. Some species have been selected particularly for being somewhat drought tolerant. Native plants are beautiful in the garden and landscape, are beneficial for wildlife, and improve habitat and plant diversity. Once established, native plants tend to require less maintenance and fertilizers than other landscape plants.
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PLANT NAME
Oregon Ash
(Fraxinus latifolia)
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Long lived deciduous tree often found in wetlands or by streams. Can survive standing water in winter. Attractive foliage turns yellow in autumn. Seeds eaten by birds.​ Height: Up to 75'
MOISTURE
EXPOSURE
Pacific Crabapple
​(Malus fusca)
Small tree with showy flowers & fruit. White to pink fragrant blossoms; small, egg-shaped apples. Edible but tart. Red & Orange fall color. Important to birds & pollinators.​ Height: up to 30'.
Currant, Golden
(Ribes aureum)
Upright, multi-stemmed shrub with yellow clusters of flowers. Attractive to pollinators. Blooms early. Berries in summer are edible but tart.​ Height: 3-10'.
Currant, Red
(Ribes, sanguineum)
Upright, multi-stemmed shrub with showy clusters of deep pink flowers. Very attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Blooms early; Feb- March.​ Height: 3-10'.
Larch, Western
​(Larix, occidentalis)
Large, deciduous conifer. Green needles turn bright yellow in fall before dropping. Pyramidal shape, grows rapidly. Unique specimen tree! Height: 90-200'.
Mock Orange
(Philadelphus lewisii)
Erect, loosely branched deciduous shrub. Showy, fragrant white flowers bloom in numerous clusters. Can be planted in a mixed hedge or as a specimen plant. Attracts pollinators. Height: 5-9'.
Mountain Balm
​(Ceanothus velutinus)
Attractive evergreen shrub with abundant clusters of white flowers. Blooms May-June. Bees & butterflies love the flowers. Great for dry sites, fixes nitrogen. Height: 9'.
Pine, Western White
(Pinus monticola)
Fast growing “soft” pine. Attractive pyramidal shape and candles (new growth) in the spring. Important source of food for many birds and small mammals. Height: up to 135'.
Rose, Bald hip (Rosa gymnocarpa)
Also called Wood Rose, it is the smallest of our native roses. Flowers are small, pale pink & fragrant. Blooms May-July. Important year-round food source for mammals, birds & insects.
.Height: 2-5'.
Serviceberry
(Amelanchier ainifolia)
Great landscape plant! White, star-like flowers in May-June followed by purplish-black berry-like pome in late summer. Important source of food for wildlife, including songbirds. Height: 3-15'.
Spirea, Douglas
(Spirea douglasii)
Bright, purplish-pink flowers. Can be aggressive in wetlands or stream-side areas. Great pollinator & provides habitat/cover for birds. Height: 3-6' and spreading.
Willow, Coyote
(Salix exigua)
Deciduous shrub with slender yellow-green leaves. Usually forms a dense thicket. Mainly found in riparian areas & is used for stream stabilization. Important food & shelter source for wildlife. Height: 12-24'.