Abelia grandiflora

Abelia 'Edward Goucher'

Shrub

This is considered semi-evergreen and might keep its leaves in our milder NW winters. Long, arching branches are smothered in pink flowers late summer through autumn. The leaves turn red to bronze as the weather gets cooler making a fantastic late season color display. Should be pruned for shape or it can get rangey. Sun to shade.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Summer

Pink

Amelanchier alnifolia

Serviceberry 'Honeywood'

Shrub

A beautiful large shrub that pruduces clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in March to May. Sweet and juicy berries taste and look like wild blueberries with a hint of tart apple in the flavor. Fruits in June or July. Rounded, finely toothed, grey-green leaves turn golden in autumn. 'Honeywood' has the best flavor and is the most popular variety for fruit production in Canada. Ht. 6-8 ft. Sun to part shade.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Amelanchier alnifolia

Serviceberry 'Martin'

Shrub

A beautiful large shrub that pruduces clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in March to May. Sweet and juicy berries taste and look like wild blueberries with a hint of tart apple in the flavor. Fruits in June or July. Rounded, finely toothed, grey-green leaves turn golden in autumn. 'Martin' has especially large fruit with good flavor and grows larger than the other varieties. Ht. 10-15 ft. Sun to part shade.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Amelanchier alnifolia

Serviceberry or Saskatoon Berry

Shrub

A native shrub from the Cascades & Great Plains to Alaska, Serviceberry pruduces clusters of fragrant white flowers in March to May. This is the native species and the fruit is similar to a slightly tart wild blueberry in flavor and appearance. Fruits in June or July. Rounded, finely toothed, grey-green leaves turn golden in autumn. Grows to 6-10 feet and can be pruned to for size and shape.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Amelanchier alnifolia

Serviceberry 'Smoky'

Shrub

A beautiful large shrub that pruduces clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in March to May. Sweet and juicy berries taste and look like wild blueberries with a hint of tart apple in the flavor. Fruits in June or July. Rounded, finely toothed, grey-green leaves turn golden in autumn. 'Smoky' is highly productive with larger berries and fruits over a long period. Ht. 8-12 ft. Sun to part shade.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Aronia melanocarpa

Aronia 'Dwarf'

Shrub

Valued in Europe for both its ornamental value and nutritious fruit, Aronia's abundant clusters of showy white flowers in spring are followed by blueberry-sized black berries and brilliant red foliage in autumn. Fruit is best juiced or eaten fresh late in the season. Very high in pectin. Mix with other fruits for better preserves. 'Dwarf' variety will grow to 3 ft. Sun to part shade, any soil.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White, Pink

Aronia melanocarpa

Aronia 'Nero'

Shrub

Valued in Europe for both its ornamental value and nutritious fruit, Aronia's abundant clusters of showy white flowers in spring are followed by blueberry-sized black berries and brilliant red foliage in autumn. Fruit is best as juice. Very high in vitamin C, anthocyanins, and pectin. Mix with other fruits for better preserves. 'Nero' variety will grow to 4 ft. Sun to part shade, any soil.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White, Pink

Aronia melanocarpa

Aronia 'Viking'

Shrub

Valued in Europe for both its ornamental value and nutritious fruit, Aronia's abundant clusters of showy white flowers in spring are followed by blueberry-sized black berries and brilliant red foliage in autumn. Fruit is best as juice. Very high in vitamin C, anthocyanins, and pectin. Mix with other fruits for better preserves. 'Viking' will grow to 6 ft. Sun to part shade, any soil.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Artemisia tridentata wyomingensis

Sagebrush

Shrub

Want to have a little piece of the dry, windswept wild west in your Northwest garden? This is it! Sagebrush is surprisingly versatile and will thrive in a regular garden bed or in that tricky dry area where nothing else will be happy - like on a parking strip. The intense aroma of the evergreen foliage is heavenly. Good for potpourri along with lavender, rosemary, and bay. Needs sun and well draining soil.

Sun

Dry, Normal

Autumn

Yellow

Berberis buxifolia

Edible Barberry 'Nana'

Shrub

Prized for their ornamental value, this species and variety of Barberry also produces flavorful and nutritious fruit. 'Nana' is evergreen, self-fertile, not bothered by pests or diseases and will grow just about anywhere. Dark yellow flowers turn to tart, dark purple berries that are very high in vitamin C. Makes an excellent juice with a little sweetener. Grows to 18 inches.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Callicarpa bodinieri

Beautyberry 'Profusion'

Shrub

Deciduous shrub noted for its display of clusters of bright metallic-purple berries in fall. Upright growth to 6 feet. Prune in late winter or early spring for best display in late summer and autumn. Best in sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Autumn

Purple

Callicarpa dichotoma

Beautyberry 'Early Amethyst'

Shrub

Deciduous shrub noted for its display of light green foliage and clusters of glossy purple berries throughout autumn. Upright growth to 4 feet. Prune in late winter or early spring for best display in late summer and autumn. Best in sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Autumn

Purple

Caryopteris x clandonensis

Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold'

Shrub

A very easy to grow shrub with elegantly slender chartreuse leaves and smothered with sprays of blue-purple flowers in late summer. A huge favorite with butterflies and hummingbirds. Foliage has a delightful fragrance too, so give it a squeeze. Sun to light shade. 3 ft. high and wide.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Summer

Blue

Ceanothus gloriosus

California Lilac 'Point Reyes'

Shrub, Ground

Cover

Low growing, spreading habit. 6-10 inches high. Evergreen. Glossy dark green foliage with bluish purple flowers in late spring. Prefers sun and well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Blue

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

California Lilac 'Victoria'

Shrub

Glossy, dark, evergreen foliage with brilliant, perfect blue flowers in late spring. Prefers sun and well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Can reach 8' but may be trimmed into a neat hedge of any height.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Blue

Chaenomeles spp.

Flowering Quince 'Contorted'

Shrub

A dwarf form of Flowering Quince, Contorted grows slowly to 3-4 ft. and is covered in early spring with pretty, pinkish-white flowers. Its twisted, gnarled branching makes it interesting in winter as well. In Eastern Europe, the fruit is used to make delicious lemon-lime flavored syrup & jelly. Sun, part shade.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink

Cornus sanguinea

Red Twig Dogwood 'Cardinal'

Shrub

Basically the same as our native species of Red Twig Dogwood, but with more orange-red to bright red stems. Vivid green leaves emerge in spring, bountiful white flower clusters in summer and white berries in early autumn. Birds & bees love it! Stem color intensifies as weather turns colder. Cut back some of the oldest (non-colorful) growth each year. The younger branches have the color. Does well in wet areas.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Wet

Summer

White

Cornus sanguinea

Red Twig Dogwood 'Midwinter's Fire'

Shrub

Similar to our native species of Red Twig Dogwood, but stems are gold, orange, coral, and red. Spectacular! Vivid green leaves, bountiful white flower clusters in summer followed by white berries. Birds & bees love it! Stem color intensifies as weather turns colder. Cut back some of the oldest (non-colorful) growth each year. The younger branches have the color. Does well in wet areas.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Wet

Summer

White

Cornus stolonifera

Red Twig Dogwood 'Arctic Fire'

Shrub

A cultivar of a native shrub that does well in almost any conditions and thrives in very wet soil. The newest stems are brilliant red and orange in the colder months, turning darker in successive seasons. Clusters of white flowers emerge with vivid green leaves in spring. A great deciduous shrub with year-round interest. Can be pruned to any size and shape. Height is around 4 ft.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Wet

Spring

White

Cornus stolonifera

Red Twig Dogwood 'Winter Sunrise'

Shrub

A cultivar of a native shrub that does well in almost any conditions and thrives in very wet soil. The newest stems are brilliant red and orange in the colder months, turning darker in successive seasons. Clusters of white flowers emerge with vivid green leaves in spring. A great deciduous shrub with year-round interest. Can be pruned to any size and shape. Height is around 4 ft.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Wet

Spring

White

Cornus stolonifera

Yellow Twig Dogwood

Shrub

A wide ranging, vigorous, native shrub that does well in almost any conditions and thrives in very wet soil. The newest stems are yellow, turning darker and greener in successive seasons. It is smothered in clusters of white flowers which emerge with vivid green leaves in spring. A great deciduous shrub with year-round interest. Can be pruned to any size and shape. Height 6-10 ft.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Wet

Spring

White

Cornus stolonifera (sericea)

Red Osier Dogwood

Shrub

A wide ranging, vigorous, native shrub that does well in almost any conditions and thrives in very wet soil. The newest stems become brilliant red, turning darker in successive seasons. It is smothered in clusters of white flowers which emerge with vivid green leaves in spring. A great deciduous shrub with year-round interest. Can be pruned to any size and shape. Height 3-15 ft.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Wet

Spring

White

Eleagnus multiflora

Goumi 'Sweet Scarlet'

Shrub

A pretty, small shrub, Goumi grows to about 6 ft. high and wide. Fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in April and are followed by beautiful, flavorful fruit that resemble pie cherries. Leaves are silvery underneath and both fruit and foliage are covered in silver and gold flecks. 'Sweet Scarlet' was selected in Kiev, Ukraine for its superior fruit - great for pies, preserves or fresh eating.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Forsythia intermedia

Forsythia 'Golden Peep'

Shrub

This variety is a ball of gold in the early spring, blooming from top to bottom. A dwarf version of Forsythia, it has an excellent compact habit growing to 24" tall. Sun, Part Sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia 'Kleim's Hardy'

Shrub

You want perfume in the garden? We got yer perfume right here. Nothing, and I mean nothing, competes with the fragrance of this Gardenia. Give it a nice protected place with a bit of sun and a bit of shade, not too wet, not too dry and this evergreen little shrub will produce white flowers on and off all summer and into autumn. Can grow to 3 or 4 feet but I have never seen one bigger than 2 feet around the Puget Sound.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Summer

White

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose Of Sharon 'Lavender Chiffon'

Shrub

Outstanding flowering shrub that provides welcome color in late summer to early autumn. It displays soft, double, light lavender colored flowers over a long period. Ht. 6'. Sun.

Sun

Normal

Summer

Purple

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose Of Sharon 'Red Heart'

Shrub

Outstanding flowering shrub with bright green foliage that provides welcome color in summer. Large pure white flowers with a scarlet eye that bloom for months. Ht. 8'. Sun.

Sun

Normal

Summer

White, Red

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose Of Sharon 'White Chiffon'

Shrub

Outstanding flowering shrub that provides welcome color in late summer to early autumn. It displays soft, double white flowers over a long period. Ht. 6'. Sun.

Sun

Normal

Summer

White

Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea Berry 'Russian Orange'

Shrub

A recent introduction to N. America from Eastern Europe. This shrub is highly prized in Europe and Asia for it's profuse clusters of brilliant orange berries and narrow, graceful, grey-green foliage. 'Russian Orange' produces abundant, large, dark orange berries very high in Vitamin C, A , and E and is best juiced. Sea Berry will grow anywhere from bogs to dunes in full sun. Male and female plants are needed for fruit production. 6-8 ft. high.

Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea Berry 'Amber Dawn'

Shrub

Recently introduced to N. America from Eastern Europe. This shrub is highly prized in Europe and Asia for it's profuse clusters of bright orange berries and narrow, graceful, grey-green foliage. 'Amber Dawn' originates from north of Mongolia and produces bright orange, especially sweet fruit very high in Vitamin C and A. Sea Berry will grow anywhere from bogs to dunes in full sun. Male and female plants needed for fruit production. 4-6 ft. high.

Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea Berry 'Male'

Shrub

Recently introduced to N. America from Eastern Europe. This shrub is highly prized in Europe and Asia for it's profuse clusters of brilliant orange berries and narrow, graceful, grey-green foliage. This male variety is required to pollinate the females for fruit production. Sea Berry will grow anywhere from bogs to dunes in full sun. Male and female plants are needed for fruit production. 4-6 ft. high.

Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Hippophae rhamnoides

Seaberry 'Leikora'

Shrub

Recently introduced to N. America from Eastern Europe. This shrub is highly prized in Europe and Asia for it's profuse clusters of bright orange berries and narrow, graceful, grey-green foliage. 'Leikora' produces bright orange, intensely flavored fruit very high in Vitamin C, E, and A. Sea Berry will grow anywhere from bogs to dunes in full sun. Male and female plants needed for fruit production. 8-10 ft. high.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Hippophae rhamnoides

Seaberry 'Radiant'

Shrub

Recently introduced to N. America from Eastern Europe. This shrub is highly prized in Europe and Asia for it's profuse clusters of bright orange berries and narrow, graceful, grey-green foliage. Fruit from 'Radiant' is especially high in Vitamin C, A and E, and is sweet enough to eat fresh or juiced. It has relatively dense branching to 8 ft. high. Sea Berry will grow anywhere from bogs to dunes in full sun. Male and female plants needed for fruit production.

Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oak Leaf Hydrangea

Shrub

White lace-cap 12-15 inch flower clusters that appear to be double backed by deeply lobed, oak-like leaves make this a standout in the garden. An added bonus, foliage turns brilliant crimson in fall. Part Sun. Grows to 5'.

Part Sun

Normal

Summer

White

Juniperus procumbens

Creeping Juniper

Shrub

This is classic bonsai plant for creating a 'waterfall' or 'cascade' design. On a larger scale, it is superb for covering an area of slope or let it tumble down over a rock wall. It gets only about 2 ft. high if you never do anything to it. Can be limbed up, pruned, and shaped into natural yet dramatic and artful configurations. Fun plant to play with. Does not like wet areas.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Dry

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain Laurel

Shrub

A delicate and less vigorous relative of Rhododendron and one that loves our cool, moist climate. It is one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs in the world, but is very particular about it's environment. Kalmia's clusters of star-like bell shaped flowers are intriguing in bud, and, when open look like they were created with a cake decorating tool. Filtered light, moist soil.

Part Sun

Normal, Moist

Spring, Summer

Leucothoe fontanesiana

Leucothoe

Shrub

Evergreen shrub. 3' - 8' high and wide. Vibrant glossy green foliage tinted reddish at the stems and tips. Part to full shade. Likes rich, moist soil. Makes a great understory and background plant or a hedge in a shady area.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Lonicera caerulea var. edulis

Honeyberry 'Blue Velvet'

Shrub

Highly valued from Siberia to Japan for its fruit, Honeyberry is an attractive small shrub in the Honeysuckle family. The fruit is similar to wild blueberries in size and flavor and makes great preserves and juice. 'Blue Velvet' has grey-green velvety foliage and grows 3-4 ft. high by 5-6 ft. wide. Likes sun and moist soil. Plant two varieties for fruit production.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Lonicera caerulea var. edulis

Honeyberry 'Blue Forest'

Shrub

Highly valued from Siberia to Japan for its fruit, Honeyberry is an attractive small shrub in the Honeysuckle family. The fruit is similar to wild blueberries in size and flavor and makes great preserves and juice. 'Blue Forest' has dark green foliage and grows 3 ft. high by 5 ft. wide. Likes sun and moist soil. Plant two varieties for fruit production.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Lonicera caerulea var. edulis

Honeyberry 'Blue Moon'

Shrub

Highly valued from Siberia to Japan for its fruit, Honeyberry is an attractive small shrub in the Honeysuckle family. The fruit is similar to wild blueberries in size and flavor and makes great preserves and juice. 'Blue Moon' has bright green velvety foliage and grows 3-4 ft. high by 5-6 ft. wide. Likes sun and moist soil. Plant two varieties for fruit production.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Lonicera kamchatica

Honeyberry 'Kamchatka'

Shrub

Highly valued from Siberia to Japan for its fruit, Honeyberry is an attractive small shrub in the Honeysuckle family. The fruit is similar to wild blueberries in size and flavor and makes great preserves and juice. 'Kamchatka' has grey-green velvety foliage and grows 2-3 ft. high by 4-5 ft. wide. Likes sun and moist soil. Plant two varieties for fruit production.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Lycium barbarum

Goji 'Crimson Star'

Shrub

Also called Wolfberry, this attractive Chinese native features light purple flowers and orange berries. The nutritious, sweet, and tasty berries appear July through September and are among the highest in anti-oxidants, carotene, and contain all amino acids and many minerals. It is one of the 'super foods'. 5-6 ft. high. Sun, part sun. Drought tolerant. Grows as a shrub with slender, whip-like branches.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal, Dry

Spring

Purple

Mahonia aquifolium

Oregon Grape 'Compacta'

Shrub

Dwarf form of a classic northwest native. 18-24 inches high. Evergreen. Leaves turn bronze in winter. Yellow flowers in spring followed by edible tart fruit. Great for shady spaces under trees. Will tolerate a variety of conditions.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Mahonia aquifolium

Tall Oregon Grape

Shrub

A classic northwest native. 4-6 feet tall. Evergreen. Leaves turn bronze in winter. Yellow flowers in spring followed by edible tart fruit (very tart, but makes great jelly when sweetened). Great for shady spaces under trees. Will tolerate a variety of conditions.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

Yellow

Nandina domestica

Heavenly Bamboo 'Firepower'

Shrub

Broader foliage than other varieties starts out vivid green turning to medium green throughout the season. Winter color is bright red mixed with greens and yellows. Can reach 4 feet. Prune to retain a fuller appearance. Evergreen. The leaves produce a delightful rustling sound when stirred by a breeze - a lovely addition to an outdoor seating, lounging or entertaining area.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Nandina domestica

Heavenly Bamboo 'Harbor Dwarf'

Shrub

Bamboo-like foliage starts out peachy to red or purplish turning to medium green throughout the season. Winter color is bright red mixed with greens and yellows. Can reach 2-3 feet. Prune to retain a fuller appearance. Evergreen.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Nandina domestica

Heavenly Bamboo 'Compacta'

Shrub

Bamboo-like foliage starts out peachy to red or purplish turning to medium green throughout the season. Winter color is bright red mixed with greens and yellows. Can reach 4 feet. Prune to retain a fuller appearance. Evergreen.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Nandina domestica

Heavenly Bamboo 'Umpqua Chief'

Shrub

Bamboo-like foliage starts out peachy to red or purplish turning to medium green throughout the season. Winter color is bright red mixed with greens and yellows. Can reach 6 feet. Prune to retain a fuller appearance. Evergreen.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark 'Dart's Gold'

Shrub

Small upright compact growing deciduous shrub. Brilliant golden colored, deeply lobed leaves and white flowers. Drought tolerant. Ht. 4-5 feet. Sun.

Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark 'Diablo'

Shrub

Rich blackish purple to bronzy purple leaves make this shrub an outstanding companion for other plants in the yard or garden. Absolutely anything looks great near it because of the color contrast. Light pink blooms in June. Exfoliating bark provides winter interest. If you never touch it, Diablo will get 10 feet tall and wide. If you want a smaller shrub, cut it down to 1 1/2 feet high each spring. Likes sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Summer

Pink

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark 'Seward'

Shrub

This beautiful shrub has a compact branching habit with fine, deeply cut, dark crimson leaves. Pinkish white, button-like flowers in mid-summer. Very showy plant. Ht. 4-5 feet. Sun, Part Sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal, Dry

Spring

White

Pieris japonica

Pieris 'Flaming Silver'

Shrub

A vigorous shrub of fairly compact habit. Leaves are bright red when young, turn pink then green with a creamy edge. Clusters of hanging white flowers appear in spring. This stunning evergreen shrub will grow to 4'. Can be pruned to sie and shape. Sun, Shade.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Pieris japonica

Pieris 'Mountain Fire'

Shrub

Mounding evergreen shrub with brilliant red new growth in spring which matures to a dark green. Clusters of hanging bell shaped white flowers in spring. Can grow to 8' but can be pruned to size and shape. Especially beautiful if pruned up to a tree form. Sun, Shade.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Shrub

Chokecherries are more common on the east side of the cascades, though they show up all over the Northwest in woodland settings. It can grow into a small tree of 20'-30' but can be pruned to whatever size you like and will grow in full sun to light shade. The 1/2" diameter fruit starts out red & darkens as it ripens. Raw, it is a tart fruit, but the flavor is so intense, it makes for fantastic preserves, jams and chutneys.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink

Rhododendron spp.

Azalea - Evergreen 'Cherry Delight'

Shrub

Small & compact form. 18"-24" tall. Bright red flowers in late March to early April.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

Red

Rhododendron spp.

Azalea - Evergreen 'Impeditum'

Shrub

Very low growing to 12" by 2 feet wide. Purplish blue flowers in mid-spring.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Sping

Blue

Rhododendron spp.

Azalea - Evergreen 'J.C.Lovett'

Shrub

Grows 2-3 feet high, 3-4 feet wide with medium pink flowers.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink

Rhododendron x girard

Azalea - Evergreen 'Girards Scarlet'

Shrub

Height: 18-24" Spread: 3' This dwarf azalea grows low and compact with dark green foliage. Blooms mid-season, single deep orange-red flowers 2"-2 1/2" in size.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

Red

Rhus glabra

Smooth Sumac

Shrub

Native large shrub. 10-15 ft. It's naturally a bushy, suckering, colonizing shrub but can be easily trained into tree forms. Suckers are easily dealt with. A distinctive plant with tropical looking foliage which puts on a brilliant red show throughout autumn. In winter the seed clusters remain as ornaments on bare branches. Fruits & seeds are used in cooking in the Mid-East to India.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Green

Ribes alpinum

Alpine Currant

Shrub

Tiny little flowers become yellow then red berries in summer. Native to northern Europe. Fruit is tart and mild flavored. Can reach 5 or 6 feet high but likes to be pruned to a lesser size. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Shrub

Golden Currant produces 1/2 inch yellow tubular flowers which become 1/4 inch tranluscent yellow berries that turn red, then black when ripe. Fruit is very high in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. A tart & very flavorful treat eaten fresh, juiced or as preserves. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes nigrum

Black Currant 'Consort'

Shrub

A favorite fruit for many people around the world, currants are tasty, incredibly healthful, easy to grow shrubs. 'Consort' currants are disease resistant, highly productive, and beautifully smothered in spring blooms turning to large clusters of fruit. Fruit is very high in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. Great eaten fresh, juiced or as preserves. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes nigrum

Black Currant 'Blackdown'

Shrub

A favorite fruit for many people around the world, unfortunately, Americans have been missing out on this incredibly tasty, healthful, easy to grow shrub. Currants are beautifully smothered in spring blooms turning to large clusters of fruit. Fruit is very high in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. Great eaten fresh, juiced or as preserves. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes odoratum

Black Currant 'Crandall'

Shrub

A favorite fruit for many people around the world, unfortunately, Americans have been missing out on this incredibly tasty, healthful, easy to grow shrub. 'Crandall's' flowers have a wonderful clove-like scent and the fruit hints of spice. Fruit is very high in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. Great eaten fresh, juiced or as preserves. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes rubrum

Pink Currant 'Gloire de Sablons'

Shrub

A favorite fruit for many people around the world, unfortunately, Americans have been missing out on this incredibly tasty, healthful, easy to grow shrub. Currants are smothered in spring blooms turning to large clusters of translucent pink fruit. Fruit is very high in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. Great eaten fresh, juiced or as preserves. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes rubrum

Red Currant 'Rovada'

Shrub

A favorite fruit for many people around the world, unfortunately, Americans have been missing out on this incredibly tasty, healthful, easy to grow shrub. Currants are smothered in spring blooms turning to large clusters of translucent red fruit. Fruit is very high in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. Great eaten fresh, juiced or as preserves. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes rubrum

Red Currant 'Wilder'

Shrub

A favorite fruit for many people around the world, unfortunately, Americans have been missing out on this incredibly tasty, healthful, easy to grow shrub. Currants are smothered in spring blooms turning to large clusters of translucent, dark red fruit. Fruit is very high in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. Great eaten fresh, juiced or as preserves. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes rubrum

White Currant 'Primus'

Shrub

A favorite fruit for many people around the world and an incredibly tasty, healthful, easy to grow shrub. 'Primus' currants are smothered in spring blooms turning to large clusters of translucent pinkish-white fruit and is one of the sweetest currant varieties. Fruit is very high in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. Great eaten fresh, juiced or as preserves. Use leaves in herbal tea. Sun-Part sun, rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Yellow Green

Ribes sanguineum

Red Currant 'Red Flowering'

Shrub

Northwest native shrub. 4-6 ft. Brilliant carmine colored flowers in spring sometimes followed by edible fruit. Fruit is better as bird food, though. Hummingbird attractor. Prefers sun and well drained soil. Prune it as much as you want for size and shape.

Sun, Part shade

Normal

Spring

Red

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry 'Hinnomaki Red'

Shrub

A close cousin to Currants, Gooseberries are highly prized in Europe but not well known in America. They produce large, sweet fruit good for fresh eating and preserves. From Finland, 'Hinnomaki Red' produces heavy crops of large dark red fruit. An attractive small shrub to 3 ft. More sun means more fruit. Likes rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry 'Invicta'

Shrub

A close cousin to Currants, Gooseberries are highly prized in Europe but not well known in America. They produce abundant, large, sweet fruit good for fresh eating and preserves. Selected in England, 'Invicta' variety produces very large, sweet greenish yellow berries. An attractive small shrub to 3 ft. More sun means more fruit. Likes rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry 'Jewel'

Shrub

A close cousin to Currants, Gooseberries are highly prized in Europe but not well known in America. They produce abundant, large, sweet fruit good for fresh eating and preserves. A Polish variety, 'Jewel' produces intensely flavored, sweet, peach colored berries. An attractive small shrub to 3 ft. More sun means more fruit. Likes rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry 'Welcome'

Shrub

A close cousin to Currants, Gooseberries are highly prized in Europe but not well known in America. They produce abundant, large, sweet fruit good for fresh eating and preserves. 'Welcome variety' produces heavy crops of green fruit that turns pink when ripe. An attractive small shrub to 3 ft. More sun means more fruit. Likes rich soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Ribes x culverwellii

Jostaberry

Shrub

A cross between Black Currant and Gooseberry. Distinctive, sweet flavor. Fruit ripens in June, turning black when ready to eat. Sun, part sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Summer

White

Rosa rugosa

Fruiting Rose 'Jubilee'

Shrub

Fragrant, attractive, bright reddish purple flowers are surrounded by glossy dark green foliage and followed by large bright red hips. 'Jubilee's' fruits (hips) are meatier and more flavorful than common varieties and are exceptionally high in vitamin C. Will grow to 8 ft. in sun or part shade. Prune to size.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink

Rubus parviflorus

Thimbleberry

Shrub

A Northwest native fruiting shrub found in woodland settings usually in more open sites. This is a wild, native Raspberry. The fruit is somewhat dry which makes it a better candidate for mixing with other fruit in preserves, jams, or chutneys. The peeled young shoots are also said to be sweet & tasty. It's beautiful and is excellent wildlife habitat in sun to light shade. Can grow 1.5' - 8' depending on sun.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Shrub

A Northwest native fruiting shrub found in woodland settings usually near water. This is a wild, native Raspberry with yellow to red berries. Some people find the fruit bland & others say it’s the bestest raspberry ever in the whole wide world. Go figure. The peeled young shoots are also said to be sweet & tasty. It's beautiful and is excellent wildlife habitat in shade to sun. Can grow to 10' if left unchecked.

Sun, Shade

Normal, Wet

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Boysenberry

Shrub

Very large, non-shiny, dark maroon berries. The Boysen has a distinctive, rich, tangy flavor and is very aromatic. It is easy to grow, well-behaved, and will give you loads of great fruit. Likes sun to part sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Kotata Berry

Shrub

Developed as a heavy producer of large, firm, very flavorful berries, Kotata is a cross between Boysenberry, Loganberry, and the native NW and Eastern Blackberries. It is easy to grow, well-behaved, and will give you loads of great fruit. Likes sun to part sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Summer

White

Rubus spp.

Marionberry

Shrub

Berries are large, bright black, with excellent flavor. An all purpose berry with small seeds. It is easy to grow, well-behaved, and will give you loads of great fruit. Likes sun to part sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Raspberry - Black 'Munger'

Shrub

Large, firm, round, very sweet purplish-black berries. At the end of the season, cut back to 1.5 feet off the ground and keep 2-4 of the newest, strongest looking canes. Cut away the rest.. Sun, Part Sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Raspberry - Red 'Amity'

Shrub

Large, firm, dark red berries with classic raspberry flavor and superior quality. Cut back to old growth in late winter. Sun, Part Sun. - Everbearing

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Raspberry - Red 'Autumn Bliss'

Shrub

Medium sized, firm, dark red berries with mild flavor and superior quality. Cut back to old growth in late winter. Sun, Part Sun. Everbearing.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Raspberry - Red 'Meeker'

Shrub

Large berry has an attractive color and exceptional flavor. Perfect for the Puget Sound climate. Produces heavy crops in late spring. Cut back to old growth in late winter. Sun, Part Sun. - Spring Crop

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Raspberry - Red 'Chilcoten'

Shrub

Firm berry has an attractive color and exceptional flavor. Produces heavy crops in late spring. Cut back to old growth in late winter. Sun, Part Sun. - Spring Crop

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Raspberry - Yellow 'Fall Gold'

Shrub

Large, very sweet, golden berries. Cut back to old growth in late winter. Sun, Part Sun. Everbearing.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Tayberry

Shrub

Berries are a long, large conical shape and a reddish purple color with excellent, slightly aromatic flavor. It is easy to grow, well-behaved, and will give you loads of great fruit. Likes sun to part sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Rubus spp.

Thornless Blackberry 'Triple Crown'

Shrub

Berries are black, sweet, and juicy. Best of all…IT'S THORNLESS! Tiple Crown has a trailing habit so you will need to give it something to climb on. At the end of the season, cut back to 4 or 5 feet off the ground and keep 2-4 of the newest, strongest looking canes. Cut away the rest.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Salix gracilistyla

Black Pussy Willow 'Melanostachys'

Shrub

A wonderful ornamental shrub with many uses indoor and out. Warm, reddish brown stems with black catkins in late winter turn to vibrant green leaves in spring and summer. Cut branches before the leaves appear to use in stunning floral arrangements. Makes a great background border shrub in summer and becomes a show stopper in winter. Likes normal to wet conditions. Sun to part shade.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal, Wet

Winter

Black

Salix purpureus

Blue Arctic Willow 'Nana'

Shrub

An elegant, finely textured shrub with slender purple stems clothed in narrow blue-green leaves. Loves wet areas but will grow nearly anywhere. Ht. 4-5 feet. Sun, Pt. Shade.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Wet

Sambucus nigra

Elderberry 'Thundercloud'

Shrub

Grown for centuries for its beauty and valuable fruit, Elderberry is perfect for NW gardens and landscapes. The fruit is made into juice, wine, baked goods and preserves. 'Thundercloud' variety is spectacular in bloom with dark reddish pink flower clusters and purple foliage. 8-10 ft. A vigorous grower & very productive. Sun to shade. More sun = more fruit. Plant two varieties for better fruit. Excellent bird attractor.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink

Sambucus nigra

Elderberry 'Variegated'

Shrub

Grown for centuries for its beauty and valuable fruit, Elderberry is perfect for NW gardens and landscapes. The fruit is made into juice, wine, baked goods and preserves. 'Variegated' features creamy white, bright green, and deep green variegated leaves accented by sparkling white flowers and dense clusters of shiny black berries. Sun to shade. More sun = more fruit. Plant two varieties for better fruit. Excellent bird attractor.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink, White

Sambucus nigra

Elderberry 'Emerald Lace'

Shrub

Grown for centuries for its beauty and valuable fruit, Elderberry is perfect for NW gardens and landscapes. The fruit is made into juice, wine, baked goods and preserves. 'Emerald Lace' is one of the most beautiful varieties with delicate, fern-like foliage accented with large white flower clusters and shiny black fruit. 8-10 ft. Sun to shade. More sun = more fruit. Plant two varieties for better fruit. Excellent bird attractor.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink, White

Sambucus nigra

Elderberry 'Guincho Purple'

Shrub

Grown for centuries for its beauty and valuable fruit, Elderberry is perfect for NW gardens and landscapes. The fruit is made into juice, wine, baked goods and preserves. 'Guincho Purople' variety has purple leaves like 'Thundercloud' but the flowers are pale pinkish white. Grows vigorously and produces abundant crops of fruit. 8-10 ft. Sun to shade. More sun = more fruit. Plant two varieties for better fruit. Excellent bird attractor.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink

Sambucus nigra

Elderberry 'Haschberg'

Shrub

Grown for centuries for its beauty and valuable fruit, Elderberry is perfect for NW gardens and landscapes. The fruit is made into juice, wine, baked goods and preserves. 'Haschberg' variety is grown commercially for its high yields of exceptionally sweet and flavorful fruit. Interesting foliage and striking flower clusters add to its ornamental value. 8-10 ft. Sun or shade. More sun = more fruit. Plant two varieties for better fruit. Excellent bird attractor.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink, White

Sambucus nigra

Elderberry 'Korsor'

Shrub

Grown for centuries for its beauty and valuable fruit, Elderberry is perfect for NW gardens and landscapes. The fruit is made into juice, wine, baked goods and preserves. Developed in Denmark, Korsor has very tasty smaller berries and will reach about 8 ft. if left to grow unchecked. Grows fine in sun or shade. More sun = more fruit. Plant two varieties for better fruit. Excellent bird attractor.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Spring

Pink, White

Sarcococcca ruscifolia

Sweetbox

Shrub

Evergreen shrub with narrow, dark green leaves and deliciously fragrant flowers in late winter and early spring. One of the best shrubs for shady areas. Ht. 3-4 feet. Shade, Part Shade.

Shade, Part Shade

Normal

Winter

White

Sorbaria kirilowii

Tree False Spirea

Shrub

A very large shrub with huge, upright 12"-15" panicles of white flowers in mid-summer held above delicate Mountain Ash-like foliage. Will form colonies via suckers. Thick, fibrous roots make it great for erosion control and bank stabilization. Ht. 15-18 ft. Sun to part sun. Loves moist soil.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal, Moist

Summer

White

Spiraea bumalda

Spiraea 'Goldflame'

Shrub

An outstanding selection for color and versatillity in the landscape or garden. New foliage appears in tones of coral, peach, and lemon, turning to green with the season. Bright pink flowers appear in spring to step the display up another notch. Give the plant a trim in mid to late summer for an encore performance in autumn. Will grow to 4 feet but can be kept to any size. Sun to Shade.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Summer

Pink

Symphoricarpos albus

Common Snowberry

Shrub

A great native choice for a shady spot but does well in sun too. Provides a delicate texture with its bluish-green leaves in spring, summer & fall, then pure white berries hang on through most of winter. Berries were once thought to be poisonous - it is not true. They just don't taste good. Can grow 2-5 feet. Low maintenance. Prune for shape and size. You can't hurt it.

Shade, Sun

Normal

Summer

White

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Red Snowberry

Shrub

A nice, but relatively anonymous looking shrub in spring, this Snowberry steals the show after its pinkish-white flowers turn to wine red clusters of berries in autumn. It looks like it was hand decorated with thousands of fuchsia colored beads & stays that way most of the winter. Can grow to 4 or 5 feet & can be pruned back to any size you want. Sun or shade, dry or moist - whatever.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Summer

White

Thuja occidentalis

Arborvitae 'Rheingold'

Shrub

One of our top picks for adding winter color to your landscape. This is a very carefree evergreen shrub with bright chartreuse foliage at the interior, transitioning to darker green at the tips. In the winter the tips turn to a lovely warm coppery orange. Left to its own, it will grow to a tidy 4x4 feet or so. Can be sheared to any size and shape. Shearing will help it flush with better color too. Sun, Part Shade.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal, Dry

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Half-High 'Northblue'

Shrub

Midseason - Great for areas with colder winters, though works just as well in the Puget Sound area. Consistant, high quality, wild-tasting fruit great for fresh eating, preserves, baking and freezing. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 2'-3'.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Half-High 'Northcountry'

Shrub

Early-Midseason - This variety is vigorous, tolerant of most soils, and is a very heavy producer. Outstanding autumn color. Grows low and wide. Consistant, high quality, wild-tasting fruit great for fresh eating, preserves, baking and freezing. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 1.5'-2'.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Half-High 'Northsky'

Shrub

Midseason - Great for areas with colder winters, though works just as well in the Puget Sound area. Grows low and wide. Consistant, high quality, wild-tasting fruit great for fresh eating, preserves, baking and freezing. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 1'-1.5'.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Highbush 'Bluecrop'

Shrub

Midseason - One of the most widely planted blueberry varieties in the U.S.A. Consistant, high quality fruit great for fresh eating, preserves, baking and freezing. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 4' but may be pruned to size.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Highbush 'Blueray'

Shrub

Early Midseason - small, tight clusters of large, medium blue fruit. Sweet, slightly tart, aromatic flavor. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 4' but may be pruned to size.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Highbush 'Chandler'

Shrub

mid-late Season - The worlds largest blueberry, up to nearly 3/4"! Avery long fruiting period and outstanding flavor make this a classic favorite. A reliable producer year after year. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 6' but may be pruned to size.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Highbush 'Duke'

Shrub

Early Season - medium to large blue berries. Very heavy producer. Mildly tart flavor. Blooms late but ripens early, protecting blossoms from late frosts. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 4' but can be pruned to size.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Highbush 'Jersey'

Shrub

Late Season - Dark blue, small to medium sized fruit is very sweet and a favorite for baking. A reliable producer year after year. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 4' but may be pruned to size.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - Highbush 'Northland'

Shrub

Early Midseason - high quality, very sweet fruit great for fresh eating, preserves, baking and freezing. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 4' but may be pruned to size.

Sun, Part shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry - 'Sunshine Blue'

Shrub

Southern Highbush. An outstanding self-pollinating, semi-dwarf evergreen blueberry that yields large quantities of medium sized, perfectly flavored fruit throughout the summer. Grows to 3 feet tall and wide. Excellent for containers.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Vaccinium ovatum

Huckleberry - Evergreen

Shrub

Native evergreen fruiting shrub. 6"-72" high. Sun to shade. Pinkish white flowers in summer turn to purplish black 1/4 inch tasty fruit with an intense and slightly wild flavor. This is the wild blueberry of the Northwest - a classic!

Sun, Shade

Normal

Summer

Pink

Vaccinium parvifolium

Red Huckleberry

Shrub

Native deciduous fruiting shrub. Can grow to 10' in light shade to full sun. Grows well around conifers. Pinkish white flowers in spring turn to bright red 1/4 inch tasty, slightly tart fruit with an intense flavor. This is another Northwest native Blueberry species and is excellent for wildlife and human habitats.

Sun, Shade

Normal

Summer

Pink

Viburnum opulus

Highbush Cranberry 'Ukraine'

Shrub

A showy large shrub with profuse white lace-cap flowers in late spring. Bright red fruits ripen in early autumn and persist into winter until they are all eaten by creatures great and small. The fruit is tasty, nutritious, and has been a highly valued food in eastern Europe and Russia for centuries. 'Ukraine' has exceptionally tasty fruit. Grows to 10'. Can be pruned to size. Prefers sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Viburnum plicatum tomentosum

Mariesi Doublefile Viburnum 'Mariesii'

Shrub

Rounded, deciduous shrub with flat clusters of white lace-cap flowers followed by red berries and attractive burgundy fall color. Ht. 4-5 feet. Sun, Part Shade.

Sun, Part Shade

Normal

Spring

White

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Leatherleaf Viburnum

Shrub

A very distinctive evergreen shrub with a narrow, upright habit and large, heavily textured, rich, dark green leaves that droop slightly. White flowers in spring. Ht. 6-15 feet. Sun.

Sun

Normal

Spring

White

Viburnum trilobum

American Cranberry Bush 'Alfredo'

Shrub

Not a true cranberry, but a spectacularly beautiful and edible landscape piece. New, maple-like leaves emerge reddish bronze in spring, turning green as they mature. White lace cap flowers show in summer and become bright red berries in early autumn. Berries taste horrible until they have been frosted once or twice.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Summer

White

Weigela floribunda

Weigela 'Minor Black'

Shrub

Deciduous shrub with lush, deep maroon leaves. Bright pink flowers in late spring. A gorgeous and sophisticated looking plant for the yard or garden. Ht. 3 feet. Sun, Part Sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

Pink

Xanthocerus sorbifolia

Yellowhorn

Shrub

This is a hardy 8-10 ft. shrub that produces abundant long pods full of sweet, pea size seeds which taste like macadamia nuts. It has delicate, dark green foliage and lovely 1" bright yellow flowers that turn red as they mature. Prefers sun.

Sun, Part Sun

Normal

Spring

White