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The following plant lists are a representation of our current stock but are not complete. We are constantly expanding and updating our inventory and these lists will change and grow each week. Please call if you are looking for anything not listed here. We might have it or plan on getting it.
Trees Shrubs Perennials Vines Ground Covers Grasses Edibles Bamboo
Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Type |
Description |
Light Needs |
Water Needs |
Bloom Time |
Flower Color |
Edible |
Evergreen |
Acer circinatum | Vine Maple | Tree | Classic northwest native tree. 20-30 feet high and wide. Branching is interestingly sculptural. Vibrant green leaves emerge in spring along with beautiful white and red flower clusters. In summer the twin-winged coral colored seed pods twirl to the ground. Autumn brings spectacular leaf color, and in winter the newest wood is scarlet. A perfect year-round tree. |
Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | White |
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Japanese Maple 'Beni Otake' |
Tree |
Burgundy leaves have long slender lobes that give this tree a distinctive appearance. Autumn color is brilliant red. Can reach 25 feet. Fast grower. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' |
Tree |
Upright growth that developes a rounded canopy. 15-20 feet high. Deep reddish purple leaves retain their color until autumn when they turn bright red. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple 'Emperor One' |
Tree |
Upright growth that developes a rounded canopy. 15-20 feet high. Deepest purple-red leaves retain their color until autumn when they turn bright red. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple 'Fireglow' |
Tree |
Grows taller than wide with reddish maroon leaves through summer, changing to bright red in autumn. 20 feet high by 12 feet wide. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple 'Grandma Ghost' |
Tree |
Leaves variegated with purple to peach tones. Great red autumn color. Can reach 10 feet high with a broadly spreading habit. Protect from afternoon sun. |
Part Sun, Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple 'Oshio Beni' |
Tree |
Elegant tree for a small yard or garden. 20' tall. Deep purple delicately incised leaves emerge with white flowers in spring which become redish winged fruits and seed pods. Purple leaves become intense red throughout autumn. A great year-round tree for structure, form, and color. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
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Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple 'Shaina' |
Tree |
Dense, bushy, tufted appearance with dark maroon, delicately cut leaves. 5 feet high by 4 feet wide at maturity. Brilliant red in autumn. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple 'Trompenburg' |
Tree |
Upright growth when young, becoming a broad umbrella as it reaches 12-15 feet high at maturity. Leaves emerge reddish purple and change to reddish green through summer. Brilliant red in autumn. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple 'Wetumpka' |
Tree |
Upright growth when young, becoming a broad umbrella as it reaches 12-15 feet high at maturity. Leaves are reddish purple with a rusty orange tinge and change to brilliant red in autumn. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum dissectum |
Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen' |
Tree |
Upright growth when young, becoming more broad than tall as it reaches 10 feet high at maturity. Leaves emerge reddish purple and change to bright scarlet in autumn. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer palmatum dissectum |
Japanese Maple 'Viridis' |
Tree |
Bright green strongly dissected leaves turn peach to red in autumn. Can reach 12 feet high with a broad spreading canopy. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
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Acer saccharum |
Sugar Maple |
Tree |
Excellent medium to large shade tree. 40-70 feet high x 30-40 feet wide. Medium green large palmate leaves put on one of the best shows of color in autumn. Depending on conditions, colors can range from coral and peach to tangerine and scarlet. Whatever the color, it is always brilliant. This is one of the trees that produce maple syrup. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Acer tataricum ssp. Ginnala |
Tatarian Maple |
Tree |
Beautiful sculptural small tree. 20-30 feet high and wide. Bright green leaves emerge in spring along with dense clusters of tiny white flowers which become striking red twin-winged fruits that helicopter to the ground in autumn among the dazzling red and orange foliage. Non-traditional leaf shape compared to more common maples. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
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Amelanchier canadensis |
Serviceberry 'Shadblow' |
Tree |
Striking small garden or street tree. 15-25 feet high x 10-15 feet wide. Loves moist soil. Profuse clusters of small pure white flowers emerge before the leaves. Small, red turning to dark purple fruit appear in summer and are not only tasty but are grown as a standard food crop in Canada. Autumn color is yellow to orangey red. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal, Moist |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Arbutus unedo |
Dwarf Strawberry Tree 'Compacta' |
Tree |
Interesting, red stringy bark, evergreen foliage and small pink flowers make this slow growing shrub a visual treat. Flowers from autumn through winter turning to fruit in summer. Fruit is edible, very sweet, but somewhat mealy in texture. Combine with other fruits for preserves. Ht. 5'. Sun, Part Sun. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Winter |
Pink |
Yes |
Yes |
Asimina triloba |
Paw Paw 'Davis' |
Tree |
An American native fruit tree from the upper Midwest with huge tropical-looking foliage and fruit that can weigh as much as 1 lb. Paw Paw fruit has a custard-like texture and fruity, banana-like flavor. Two or more varieties are necessary for fruit production in early autumn. Sun to part shade, well drained soil. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
Purple, Red |
Yes |
|
Asimina triloba |
Paw Paw 'NC-1' |
Tree |
An American native fruit tree from the upper Midwest with huge tropical-looking foliage and fruit that can weigh as much as 1 lb. Paw Paw NC-1 was developed in Canada, is earlier ripening and it's fruit has an orange colored custard-like texture and fruity, banana-like flavor. Two or more varieties are necessary for fruit production. Sun to part shade, well drained soil. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
Purple, Red |
Yes |
|
Asimina triloba |
Paw Paw 'Sunflower' |
Tree |
An American native fruit tree from the upper Midwest with huge tropical-looking foliage and fruit that can weigh as much as 1 lb. Paw Paw 'Sunflower' fruit is extra large, has a yellow, creamy, custard-like texture and fruity, banana-like flavor. Two or more varieties are necessary for fruit production in early autumn. Sun to part shade, well drained soil. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
Purple, Red |
Yes |
|
Betula pendula |
Weeping Purple Birch 'Purpurea' |
Tree |
Upright tree with pendulous branches and purple leaves. A distinctive tree growing to 15 ft. Does well in moist to normal conditions. Sun to shade. |
Sun, Shade |
Normal, Moist |
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Betula utilis |
Jacquemonti Birch |
Tree |
Striking pure white, peeling bark and a neat, flame shaped canopy make this a beautiful yard or street tree. Great for moist areas. Yellow autumn color. Can reach 40 feet. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
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Cedrus atlantica |
Weeping Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula' |
Tree |
Distinctive horizontal growth make this one of the most sculptural specimen trees available. It can easily be pruned or trained as it snakes it's way up to 80 feet long. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana |
Blue Lawson Cypress 'Alumii' |
Tree |
Soft, feathery textured bluish foliage and a neat compact habit make this tree ideal for a variety of uses. It makes an interesting screen or hedge and can be pruned to any size. It also stands on it's own as a yard tree or as a background element in the garden. Can eventually reach 50' high with 6"-12" of growth per year. Needs adequate moisture until well established. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Yes |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa |
Hinoki Cypress 'Gracilis' |
Tree |
Beautiful as single specimens or in small groups. Foliage is gnarled and bunchy and becomes more interestingly so with age. Habit is upright and columnar. Slow growing. Every winter the tree will slough off old foliage primarily from the interior. Appearance will be greatly improved if you help shake or brush off the old brown parts. Can reach 30-40 feet. Likes moist but not wet soils. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Yes |
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Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis |
Buddha's Hand Citron |
Tree |
Citrons are very tart but deliciously fragrant. The inner part of the peel is used as a spice in cooking and often candied. Buddha's Hand is also a striking ornamental fruit with long 'fingers' and wonderful fragrance. Will grow to 6 ft. Needs winter protection in a greenhouse or as a houseplant. |
Sun |
Normal |
White |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Citrus unshiu |
Satsuma Orange 'Okitsuwase' |
Tree |
This early ripening variety bears abundant, deep orange, sweet and delicious fruit, with easy-to-peel, loose skin. In winter, grow it in a sunny window and move outside for the rest of the year. |
Sun |
Normal |
Winter, Spring |
White |
Yes |
Yes |
Cornus kousa |
Chinese Dogwood 'Julian' |
Tree |
An outstanding ornamental small tree that produces edible fruit. The tree is smothered in distinctive creamy white flowers in late spring which turn to deep red fruit. The fruit is seedy but tasty and sweet. Out of curiosity, we got our dogs to taste them and afterwards they went out everyday and snacked on freshly fallen fruit, spitting out the stems as they went! 15 ft. Great fall color. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Cornus mas |
Cornelian Cherry 'Pioneer' |
Tree |
A unique species of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry 'Pioneer' is both a fine ornamental, and, with this Ukrainian variety a producer of delicious and attractive fruit. It blooms with yellow flowers in February which are followed by pear-shaped, fire engine red fruit. The flavor is sweet-tart and makes great preserves. 12-15 ft. tall. Two varieties required for fruit production. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Yellow |
Yes |
|
Cornus mas |
Cornelian Cherry 'Yellow' |
Tree |
A unique species of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry 'Yellow' is both a fine ornamental, and, with this Ukrainian variety a producer of delicious and attractive fruit. It blooms with yellow flowers in February which are followed by grape-sized, bright yellow fruit. The flavor is sweet-tart and makes great preserves. 12-15 ft. tall. Two varieties required for fruit production. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Yellow |
Yes |
|
Corylus avellana |
Contorted Filbert 'Contorta' |
Tree |
Dramatically twisted and gnarled branches give this tree a distinctive sculptural look year round. Yellow catkins hang off the branches in winter and the heavily textured leaves are attractive spring through fall. Ht. 8-10 feet. Sun, Pt. Shade. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Winter |
Yellow |
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Crataegus pinnatifida |
Chinese Haw 'Red Sun' |
Tree |
Called Shan Zha in China, this attractive small tree displays large clusters of white flowers followed by abundant, 1" diameter red fruit. The flavorful, sweet fruit is eaten fresh, dried, stewed and candied. Easy to grow small tree (20 ft.) for just about any location. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Cupressocyparis leylandii |
Leyland Cypress 'Castlewellan' |
Tree |
Perfect for hedging and screening especially if you want it done quickly. It can be pruned indefinitely to any size and shape and will grow 18" to 24" per year. It's delicately layered, gold-tinted foliage makes it suitable as a stand-alone or specimen. Can reach 20-25 ft. high by 10-15 ft. wide. Will grow in virtually any conditions. |
Sun, Shade |
Normal, Moist |
Yes |
|||
Fruiting Quince 'Smyrna' |
Tree |
An easy to grow ornamental and fruiting tree that produces strikingly beautiful, large white flowers followed by large yellow highly fragrant fruit which is used for baking and preserves. This classic Turkish variety bears abundant, very large fruit with tender flesh. Will grow almost anywhere with 1/2 to full sun. 12-15 ft. high. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
||
American Persimmon 'John Rick' |
Tree |
Native to eastern U.S. Can grow to 25 ft. Stunning autumn color in reds, oranges and yellows. Large, very sweet, attractive bright orange fruit is edible in mid to late autumn when it becomes soft. The ripe fruit is date-like and delectable, unripe it is very astringent, so be patient - it's worth it! Will produce much more fruit with a male tree for pollination, but not absolutely necessary. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Yellow |
Yes |
||
Diospyros virginiana |
American Persimmon 'Male' |
Tree |
Native to eastern U.S. Can grow to 25 ft. Stunning autumn color in oranges and yellows with slender, tropical looking leaves. Use as a pollinizer for fruit-producing female varieties or as a beautiful ornamental tree for the garden or small yard. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Yellow |
||
Eriobotrya japonica |
Loquat |
Tree |
A strikingly beautiful evergreen tree, Loquat features fragrant flowers, long, dark green foliage and crisp, juicy and delicious, orange yellow, apricot-size fruit. Loquat normally blooms in winter and tends to lose it's flowers and fruit to frost in the NW unless overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse. It's still a fabulous unusual ornamental, perfectly hardy and easy to grow. 15-20 ft. Sun. |
Sun |
Normal |
Winter |
White |
Yes |
|
Eucalyptus archeri |
Eucalyptus 'Alpine Cider Gum' |
Tree |
A beautiful, distinctive and fast growing tree, Eucalyptus is also drought tolerant and can make a great container plant. 'Alpine Cider Gum' variety is prized for its round leaves, purple stems, and smooth white and green bark. Leaves are highly fragrant when crushed. Can grow to 30 ft. or be pruned as a shrub. |
Sun |
Normal, Dry |
Yes |
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Eucalyptus urnigera |
Eucalyptus 'Urn Gum' |
Tree |
A very ornamental small tree, Urn Gum features smooth, pale grey bark, pale blue foliage turning to greyish green and unique, urn shaped seed pods. Sun. Ht. 30-35 ft. |
Sun |
Normal |
Yes |
|||
Ficus carica |
Fig 'Black Spanish' |
Tree |
A beautiful ornamental tree as well as a prolific fruit producer. Black Spanish figs are dark mahogany outside and strawberry red inside and are especially sweet. A naturally dwarf tree, it is well suited to growing in a container. It produces two crops a year, in July on old wood and September on new wood. Well adapted to the NW. 12 ft. high. Likes sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Yes |
||
Ficus carica |
Fig 'Desert King' |
Tree |
A beautiful ornamental tree as well as a prolific fruit producer. Desert King's fruit has a bright green skin and strawberry red flesh and is delectably sweet eaten fresh off the tree. It produces two crops a year, in July on old wood and September on new wood. Well adapted to the NW. 15 ft. high. Likes sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Yes |
||
Ficus carica |
Fig 'Negronne' |
Tree |
A beautiful ornamental tree as well as a prolific fruit producer. Negronne figs are nearly black outside and deep red inside and are sweet & tasty. A naturally dwarf tree, it is well suited to growing in a container. It produces two crops a year, in July on old wood and September on new wood. Well adapted to the NW. 12 ft. high. Likes sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Yes |
||
Juniperis chinensis |
Hollywood Juniper 'Torulosa' |
Tree |
Upright growth with rich green foliage on erect twisted, irregular branches. Can take on unusual and entertaining shapes and be pruned to size. Fast grower to 15' if left unchecked. Sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Yes |
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Koelreuteria paniculata |
Golden Rain Tree |
Tree |
A beautiful specimen tree, Koelreuteria is very slow growing, developing twisted, gnarled branches, attractive rough bark, finely detailed leaves and profuse, huge panicles of stunning golden yellow flowers. It is valuable in the landscape as it blooms in the middle of summer unlike most other trees. Prefers a hot dry spot and will eventually reach as much as 30 feet high in 20 years. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Dry, Normal |
Summer |
Yellow |
||
Laburnum alpinum |
Weeping Goldenchain Tree |
Tree |
Flower clusters of bright yellow are 10"-15" long and appear in late spring on this small deciduous tree. The weeping form is interesting and attractive all year. Sun, Pt. Sun. Ht. 20'. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
Yellow |
||
Malus ssp. |
Apple 'Lubsk Queen' |
Tree |
One of the earliest ripening varieties. Lubsk Queen is disease resistant, very hardy, and easy to grow. The fruit is large, sprightly flavored, and strikingly beautiful. Color is porcelain white with a rosy blush. Good for fresh eating, sauce and pies. Dwarf variety - will grow 8-12 feet tall. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Malus ssp. |
Apple 'Scarlet Surprise' |
Tree |
This unique variety has beautiful deep pink blooms followed by reddish foliage and flavorful, bright red, conical fruit with bright red flesh. Dwarf variety - will grow 8-12 feet tall. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Malus ssp. |
Apple 'Wynooche Early' |
Tree |
A very early ripening variety, Wynooche Early is disease resistant, very hardy, and easy to grow. The fruit is prized for its delicious, full-bodied flavor and long storage life. Color is reddish pink with a pale blush. Good for fresh eating, sauce and pies. Dwarf variety - will grow 8-12 feet tall. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Malus ssp. |
Columnar Apple 'Golden Sentinal' |
Tree |
Easy to grow and perfect for producing fresh fruit in a small space! Columnar apples grow straight up holding their leaves and fruit tight to the trunk. Perfect for containers. 'Golden Sentinal' is a yellow apple that stores well. Two varieties needed for fruit production. Will mature at 10 feet but can be cut back to any height. Sun, part sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Malus ssp. |
Columnar Apple 'Norhpole' |
Tree |
Easy to grow and perfect for producing fresh fruit in a small space! Columnar apples grow straight up holding their leaves and fruit tight to the trunk. Perfect for containers on a deck or patio. Two varieties needed for fruit production. Will mature at 10 feet but can be cut back to any height. Sun, part sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Malus ssp. |
Columnar Apple 'Scarlet Sentinal' |
Tree |
Easy to grow and perfect for producing fresh fruit in a small space! Columnar apples grow straight up holding their leaves and fruit tight to the trunk. Perfect for containers. 'Scarlet Sentinal' is a red blushed, green-yellow, sweet and crisp apple.Two varieties needed for fruit production. Will mature at 10 feet but can be cut back to any height. Sun, part sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Metasequoia glyptostroboides |
Yellow Dawn Redwood 'Gold Rush' |
Tree |
One of a small group of deciduous conifers. Golden needles emerge in spring like little puff balls along the branches providing brilliant color until they turn rusty orange and drop in autumn. Can grow to 14' tall by 5' wide. Likes sun. |
Sun |
Normal |
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Morus ssp. |
Mulberry 'Illinois Everbearing' |
Tree |
Popular in Central Asia and Middle East, Mulberry trees are prized for ornamental value, paper making and fruit production. The fruit resembles a large blackberry, is very juicy, sweet and flavorful. It is self-fertile, will grow in any soil, and likes sun to part sun. 'Illinois Everbearing' produces heavy crops of especially tasty berries. Can grow as a large bush or as a tree to 30 ft. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Yellow Green |
Yes |
|
Olea europa |
Olive 'Arbequina' |
Tree |
A beautiful, compact evergreen tree that is perfectly suited to our NW climate. Arbequina is a Spanish olive variety grown largely around Catalonia, is self-fertile, early ripening and will produce gourmet quality fruit. Needs plenty of sun and well drained soil. 20-40 ft. high. |
Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
Yes |
Parrotia persica |
Ironwood 'Ruby Vase' |
Tree |
Upright, small, deciduous, beautifully multi-branched tree. Attractive bark and lustrous foliage emerges ruby red in spring and the color intensifies in autumn adding yellow and orange to its pallette. Slow grower to 20' |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
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Paulownia tomentosa |
Empress Tree |
Tree |
The Empress Tree is one of the fastest growing trees we know of, up to 3 ft. per year. Let it grow into a 50 ft. high tree or cut it back to form a dense shrub. Leaves are up to 2 ft. across and it produces tons of highly fragrant lilac-colored flowers. Likes sun and well drained soil. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Light Purple |
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Picea abies pendula |
Weeping Norway Spruce |
Tree |
The naturally sprawling habit of this spruce makes it a beautiful specimen tree. Great for the edge of a water feature or in the garden combined with a distinctive rock feature. Sun to part shade. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
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Pinus cembra |
Swiss Stone Pine |
Tree |
Slow growing. Beautiful, long needled, bushy habit make it a good specimen tree or nice in groups. This is one of the Pines that produces edible seeds, "Pine Nuts". Can grow to 30' in 30 years. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
Yes |
||
Pinus densiflora |
Tanyosho Pine |
Tree |
Slow growing dwarf tree that can reach 25 feet. Very sculptural appearance with a neat umbrella canopy on a strong trunk. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
|||
Pinus flexilis |
Limber Pine 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' |
Tree |
Fast growing. Twisted, bi-colored needles are blue-green with silvery white edges that produce a distinctive shimmering effect. Can reach 30-50 feet. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
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Pinus strobus |
Columnar White Pine 'Fastigiata' |
Tree |
Fast growing. Can reach 60 feet in 30 years. This form is a narrow column like Italian Cypress but creates a softer effect with it's longer, bushier needles. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
|||
Prunus dulcis |
Almond 'Nikita's Pride' |
Tree |
This semi-softshell almond was developed at the Nikita Botanic Garden in Ukraine and is one of the only choices for growing north of California. Blooms later than other varieties making it less susceptible to late hard frosts. Produces abundant pinkish-white fragrant flowers. Grows to 25 ft. Best pollinated with another variety of almond for heavy nut production. At least 1/2 day sun required. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Prunus dulcis |
Almond 'Prima' |
Tree |
This true soft-shelled almond was developed at the Nikita Botanic Garden in Ukraine and is one of the only choices for growing north of California. Blooms later than other varieties making it less susceptible to late hard frosts. Produces abundant pinkish-white fragrant flowers. Grows to 25 ft. Best pollinated with another variety of almond for heavy nut production. At least 1/2 day sun required. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Prunus dulcis |
Almond 'Seaside' |
Tree |
This semi-softshell almond was developed at the Nikita Botanic Garden in Ukraine and is one of the only choices for growing north of California. Blooms later than other varieties making it less susceptible to late hard frosts. Produces abundant pinkish-white fragrant flowers. Grows to 25 ft. Best pollinated with another variety of almond for heavy nut production. At least 1/2 day sun required. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
|
Prunus mume |
Japanese Flowering Plum 'Kanko Bai' |
Tree |
An easy to grow small tree that is very popular in Japan. It brightens our winter days smothered in intense pink fragrant flowers in early February. It produces good crops of tart, apricot-like fruit that can be eaten fresh, canned or salt pickled to make Umeboshi. 15 ft. high. Self fertile. Likes sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Early Spring |
Pink |
Yes |
|
Prunus persica |
Peach 'Oregon Curl-free' |
Tree |
One of the best choices for the Northwest. Bears abundant crops of sweet, juicy peaches that ripen in mid August. This variety is highly resistant to peach leaf curl disease. Likes sun and well drained soil. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Pink |
Yes |
|
Prunus persica |
Peach 'Saturn' |
Tree |
A spectacular ornamental as well as a fruiting tree, Saturn is covered with masses of bright pink flowers followed by reddish-orange, delicious, donut shaped fruit. Sun, part sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Pink |
Yes |
|
Prunus ssp. |
Cherry 'Lapins' |
Tree |
Known as the self-fertile Bing, Lapins bears heavy crops of very large, sweet and delicious, dark purple fruit. One of the best sweet cherries available! Sun, part sun. Ht. 12'. Self fertile. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Pink |
Yes |
|
Prunus ssp. |
Cherry 'Rainier' |
Tree |
One of our favorite cherries in the Northwest. Produces abundant crops of delicious, beautiful, large golden fruit with a red blush. Grafted onto a semi-dwarf root stock that will become a 15 ft., vigorous, healthy, and beautifully branched tree. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White, Pink |
Yes |
|
Prunus ssp. |
Cherry 'Sweet Ann' |
Tree |
Hardy and disease resistant, Sweet Ann produces attractive, large, light yellow, flavorful fruit, similar to Royal Ann. Sun, part sun. Ht. 12'. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Pink |
Yes |
|
Prunus ssp. |
Hungarian Cherry 'Jubileum' |
Tree |
Hungary is famous in Europe for it's cherries and Jubileum is one of the best varieties. The rich, intense flavor and sweetness make these cherries equally good for fresh eating and pies. Naturally semi-dwarf and self-fertile tree produces deep red fruit in mid June. Disease resistant and well adapted to the NW. Likes sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White, Pink |
Yes |
|
Prunus ssp. |
Plum 'Hollywood' |
Tree |
A beautiful ornamental as well as fruiting variety, Hollywood is prized for its profuse, showy pink blossoms, dark purple foliage, and large, round, sweet and juicy, red flesh plums. Self fertile. Sun, part sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Pink |
Yes |
|
Prunus ssp. |
Plum 'Italian' |
Tree |
This classic and very popular variety is great for fresh eating and excellent for drying. Italian has proven itself a reliable producer in the Northwest and ripens in late August. Sun, part sun. Self fertile. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
Pink |
Yes |
|
Pyrus communis |
European Pear 'Aurora' |
Tree |
'Aurora' produces bright yellow, large, sweet and juicy crops of pears that ripen a bit earlier than 'Bartletts' and can be stored well into December. Dwarf rootstock will reach 10 feet. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
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Pyrus pyrifolia |
Asian Pear 'Chojuro' |
Tree |
Also called "Rum Pear" for the fruit's light syrupy rum-like flavor. Tree-ripened Asian pears are crisp, juicy and delicious - a gourmet's delight! It produces showy flowers and large, attractive foliage that is stunning in autumn. Dwarf tree to 12 ft. Best fruit production if two or more varieties are planted. Ripens in early Sept. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White, Pink |
Yes |
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Pyrus pyrifolia |
Asian Pear 'Seuri' |
Tree |
Also called "Candy Pear" for the aromatic fruit's sweet flavor. Tree-ripened Asian pears are crisp, juicy and delicious - a gourmet's delight! It produces showy flowers and large, attractive foliage that is stunning in autumn. Dwarf tree to 12 ft. Best fruit production if two or more varieties are planted. Ripens in early Oct. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White, Pink |
Yes |
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Robinia pseudoacacia |
Contorted Black Locust 'Tortuosa' |
Tree |
A rare and unique garden beauty, the gnarled and twisted branches af this striking small tree distinguish it from it's more ordinary Locust cousins. Tortuosa is very hardy and will grow to 12 ft. high and wide. Can be easily trained and pruned to desired size and shape. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
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Sequoiadendron giganteum |
Weeping Giant Sequoia 'Pendula' |
Tree |
Grey-green needles on a very slender form. It will grow straight up for a while then make an unexpected bend, bobbing and weaving its way to 25' and only 2-3' wide. Sometimes called the Dr. Seuss tree. Likes sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Yes |
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Sorbus aucuparia |
Mountain Ash 'Rabina' |
Tree |
This variety of Mountain Ash (also called Rowan) was developed in Russia and produces beautiful, tasty and healthful fruit. It is good eaten fresh or juiced. As an ornamental, it produces showy white flowers followed by large clusters of bright orange fruit. 30-40 ft. high. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
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Mountain Ash 'Ivan's Beauty' |
Tree |
A cross of Mountain Ash and Aronia, Ivan's Beauty growns to be a very attractive, small tree 12-15 ft. in height. Abundant large clusters of white flowers with a pink tinge are followed by dark purple, edible fruit about the size of small pie cherries. Sun, part sun. Plant with 'Rabina' for best fruit production. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Spring |
White |
Yes |
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Taxus baccata |
Irish Yew 'Fastigiata' |
Tree |
Slow growing. This classically architectural tree forms a tight, deep green column to 25 feet in 25 years. Bright red seeds decorate it in winter. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
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Taxus x media |
Hicks Yew 'Hicksii' |
Tree |
Slow growing. This classically architectural tree forms a loose, deep green column to 25 feet in 25 years. Similar to Irish Yew, but broader. Bright red seeds decorate it in winter. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Yes |
Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Type |
Description |
Light Needs |
Water Needs |
Bloom Time |
Flower Color |
Edible |
Evergreen |
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| Amelanchier alnifolia | Serviceberry 'Honeywood' | Shrub | A beautiful large shrub that pruduces drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in March to April. Sweet and juicy saskatoon berries taste and look like blueberries with a hint of tart apple in the flavor. Fruits in June or July. Rounded, finely toothed, grey-green leaves turn yellow and red in fall. 'Honeywood' is the most popular variety for fruit production in Canada. Ht. 6-8 ft. Sun to part shade. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Amelanchier alnifolia | Serviceberry 'Smoky' | Shrub | A beautiful large shrub that pruduces drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in March to April. Sweet and juicy saskatoon berries taste and look like blueberries with a hint of tart apple in the flavor. Fruits in June or July. Rounded, finely toothed, grey-green leaves turn yellow and red in fall. 'Smoky' is highly productive and fruits over a long period. Ht. 8-12 ft. Sun to part shade. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Amelanchier alnifolia | Serviceberry 'Martin' | Shrub | A beautiful large shrub that pruduces drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in March to April. Sweet and juicy saskatoon berries taste and look like blueberries with a hint of tart apple in the flavor. Fruits in June or July. Rounded, finely toothed, grey-green leaves turn yellow and red in fall. 'Martin' has especially large fruit and a larger habit. Ht. 10-15 ft. Sun to part shade. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Ardisia japonica | Marlberry | Shrub | Attractive, clumping foliage with small pale pink flowers in summer followed by bright red fruit which persist through winter. Evergreen, though might need older leaves trimmed off in spring. Ht. 15". Sun to Part Shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Summer | Pink | Yes | |
| 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 - Part sun, any soil. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White, Pink | Yes | |
| 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 juiced or eaten fresh late in the season. Very high in pectin. Mix with other fruits for better preserves. 'Nero' variety will grow to 4 ft. Sun - Part sun, any soil. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White, Pink | Yes | |
| 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 juiced or eaten fresh late in the season. Very high in pectin. Mix with other fruits for better preserves. 'Viking' will grow to 6 ft. Sun - Part sun, any soil. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | ||
| Camellia sinensis | Tea 'China Tea' | Shrub | This attractive, hardy Camellia is the plant that produces commercial teas around the world. Like other Camellias, 'China Tea' has leathery, dark, evergreen leaves and fragrant white flowers. Can be grown as a beautiful hedge that flowers in Autumn. Young leaves can be harvested to make green or black tea. Likes sun to light shade and acid soil. Grows to 6-8 ft. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | Yes |
| Ceanothus gloriosus | California Lilac 'Point Reyes' | Shrub, Ground C | 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 | Yes | |
| Chaenomeles japonica | Flowering Quince 'Victory' | Shrub | Both gorgeous and tasty, this medium sized shrub will astound you with it's display of scarlet flowers in early spring and tempt you with it's aromatic, slightly citrusy large yellow fruit. Fruit is used for syrup and preserves. 4-6 ft. Will grow nearly anywhere but enjoys sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | Red | Yes | |
| Chaenomeles ssp. | 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 | Yes | |
| Clethra alnifolia | Summersweet 'Ruby Spice' | Shrub | Fragrant, deep reddish-pink flowers adorn this beautiful shrub from mid to late summer. Place it under a bedroom window or near a porch so that the lucious scent can waft in on hot summer nights. Ht. 3-6 feet. Sun, Pt. Shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Summer | Pink | ||
| Cornus stolonifera | Red 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 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 6-10 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 | ||
| Corylopsis spicata | Spike Winter Hazel | Shrub | An interesting little woody shrub that grows into a low dome with sweet, pale yellow flowers in early spring and purple turning to blue-green leaves. A great bonsai candidate. Ht. 4-5 ft. Sun to part shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Yellow | ||
| Cytisus scoparius | Broom 'Red Favorite' | Shrub | Distinctive upright evergreen stems produce a blast of fiery red flowers in spring. Provides a strong textural element in the yard or garden. Prune after flowering. Ht. 4 feet. Sun, Pt. Shade. Drought tolerant. Will spread, but is not invasive. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal, Dry | Spring | Red | Yes | |
| Cytisus x praecox | Broom 'Luna' | Shrub | Distinctive upright evergreen stems produce a blast of rich warm yellow flowers in spring. Provides a strong textural element in the yard or garden. Prune after flowering. Ht. 4 feet. Sun, Pt. Shade. Drought tolerant. Will spread, but is not invasive. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal, Dry | Spring | Yellow | Yes | |
| Daphne mezereum | February Daphne | Shrub | Deciduous shrub with extremely fragrant reddish purple flowers in late winter and early spring. Flowers emerge before the leaves. A naturally tidy, rounded shrub to 4 feet. Sun, Pt. Shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Winter | Purple, Red | ||
| 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 | Yes | |
| Eleagnus umbellata | Autumn Olive 'Ruby' | Shrub | An easy to grow medium to large shrub, Auntumn Olive produces large quantities of nutritious, tasty, attractive bright red berries. The fruit is high in lycopenes which are reported to help prevent prostate and other cancers. 'Ruby' variety produces larger and particularly sweet fruit. Likes sun. Grows to 10-12 ft. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Exochorda macrantha | Pearl Bush 'The Bride' | Shrub | Clusters of pearl-like white flower buds appear in April-May on this hardy deciduous shrub. Compact growth and an interesting arching habit to 6 feet. Sun, Part Shade. | Sun, Part Shade | 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 | ||
| Hammamalis intermedia | Witch Hazel 'Arnold Promise' | Shrub | A large deciduous shrub growing to 12 feet if left unchecked. Can be pruned to size and shape. Bright chartreuse-yellow, fragrant flowers in late winter emerge before leaves which provide excellent falll color. Sun, Shade. | Sun, Shade | Normal | Winter | Yellow | ||
| Heptacodium miconoides | Seven Son Flower | Shrub | A large arching shrub with dark glossy green leaves, beautiful exfoliating bark, and fragrant, creamy white flowers in late summer. Showy reddish-pink sepals appear Oct.-Nov. Sun / Pt. Shade. 10-15 ft. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Summer | White | ||
| Hibiscus syriacus | Rose Of Sharon 'Aphrodite' | Shrub | Outstanding flowering shrub that provides welcome color in summer. It displays dark pink flowers with a dark red eye for a long period. Ht. 6'. Sun. | Sun | Normal | Summer | Pink | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | Yes | |
| Hippophae rhamnoides | Sea Berry '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 | Normal | Spring | Yellow | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Hydrangea quercifolia | Oak Leaf Hydrangea 'Snow Flake' | 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 | ||
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Lycium barbarum | Wolfberry 'Crimson Star' | Shrub | Also called Wolfberry and Matrimony Vine, this attractive Chinese native features light purple, bell shaped flowers and bright red berries. The nutritious, sweet, and tasty berries are popular in Chinese dishes 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. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal, Dry | Spring | Purple | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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. | Sun, Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Nandina domestica | Heavenly Bamboo 'Moyers Red' | Shrub | Bamboo-like foliage starts out red or purplish turning to medium green throughout the season. Winter color is bright red mixed with greens. Can reach 6 feet. Prune to retain a fuller appearance. Evergreen. | Sun, Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Osmanthus heterophyllus | False Holly 'Goshiki' | Shrub | New growth on the holly-like leaves are tinged with pink and orange maturing to creamy yellow. Compact mounding habit to 3-4 feet. Sun, Part Sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Yes | |||
| Pernettya mucronata | Chilean Wintergreen 'Pink Snowdrop' | Shrub | A very pretty, compact evergreen shrub, Chilean Wintergreen 'Pink Snowdrop' produces attractive small white flowers followed by sweet, tender, strikingly pink berries that persist well into Autumn. Makes an unusual and tasty dessert fruit. Will grow to 2-3 ft. Sun to part-sun. Well-drained soil. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | Yes |
| 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 '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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Pieris japonica | Pieris 'Purity' | Shrub | Compact evergreen shrub, usually broader than high. Leaves emerge light green and turn to dark glossy 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 | Yes | |
| Prunus lusitanica | Portugese Laurel | Shrub | Also called Portugese Cherrylaurel, this is one of the plants used to form a "laurel hedge". This species, however, deserves more attention than that with its long, elegant, recurved leaves and beautiful red stems. Evergreen. Sun, Pt. Shade. Can grow to 20', but is typically pruned to size and shape. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | White | ||
| Punica granatum | Pomegranate 'Dwarf' | Shrub | Pomegranates display showy red-orange flowers from early summer to fall against a background of glossy, dark green foliage. 'Dwarf' will get about 3 ft. high and will produce small orange fruits. Fruit production is best if it is overwintered in a greenhouse or sun room. Likes sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | Orange | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Rhus typhina | Staghorn Sumac | Shrub | Large tree-like shrub. 15-25 ft. A suckering, colonizing shrub, but suckers are easily dealt with. Taller than Smooth Sumac, but with the same foliage which puts on a brilliant red show throughout autumn. Newer branches are fuzzy like young deer's horns. 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 | Yellow | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Ribes rubrum | White Currant 'Swedish White' | 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 pinkish-white 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 | Yes | |
| Ribes sanguineum | Red Currant 'King Edward VII' | Shrub | 6-8 ft. Profuse deep carmine colored flowers in spring followed by edible fruit. Hummingbird attractor. Prefers sun or part shade and well drained soil. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Red | Yes | |
| Ribes sanguineum | Red Currant 'Red Flowering' | Shrub | Northwest native shrub. 4-6 ft. Brilliant carmine colored flowers in spring followed by edible fruit. Hummingbird attractor. Prefers sun and well drained soil. | Sun, Part shade | Normal | Spring | Red | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 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. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Pink | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | Blackberry '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 | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | Blackberry 'Kotata' | 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 | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | Blackberry '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 | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | Blackberry '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 | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | Raspberry - Purple 'Royalty' | Shrub | Large, firm, round, very sweet purple berries. Cut back to old growth in late winter. Sun, Part Sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | 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 | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | 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 | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | 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 | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | Raspberry - Red 'Heritage' | Shrub | Large, sweet, dark red berries with a mild flavor and superior quality. Cut back to old growth in late winter. Sun, Part Sun. Everbearing. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Rubus ssp. | 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 | Yes | |
| 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 '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' has dark green, delicate, fern-like foliage accented with large white flower clusters and shiny black fruit. 8-10 ft. Plant two varieties for better fruit. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | Pink, White | Yes | |
| 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 exceptionally sweet and flavorful fruit. Deep green, dramatic foliage and striking flower clusters add to its ornamental value. 8-10 ft. Plant two varieties for better fruit. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | Pink, White | Yes | |
| 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 pink flower clusters and purple foliage. 8-10 ft. Plant two varieties for better fruit. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | Pink | Yes | |
| 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. 8-10 ft. Plant two varieties for better fruit. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | Pink, White | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Sorbaria sorbifolia | False Spiraea 'Sem' | Shrub | Branching stems attractively clothed in pairs of finely toothed leaflets are decorated in summer with panicles of creamy white flowers. This novel, smaller variety features appealing bronze foliage coloring in spring and fall. Ht. 40". Sun, Part Shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal, Moist | Summer | 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 Shade | Normal, Moist | Summer | White | ||
| Ugni molinae | Chilean Guava | Shrub | This attractive, small evergreen shrub is covered in small, fragrant, white flowers followed by sweet red berries. The fruit has a sprightly guava-like flavor and fragrance and is delicious fresh or in preserves. Grows 3-6 ft. Sun-Part Sun. Makes a great container plant. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | Yes |
| Vaccinium corymbosum | Blueberry - Highbush 'Berkeley' | Shrub | Midseason - open, loose clusters of large, firm blue fruit. Mild, pleasing flavor with high dessert quality. Sun, Part Shade. Will grow to 4' but may be pruned to size. | Sun, Part shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Vaccinium corymbosum | Blueberry - Highbush 'Bluecrop' | Shrub | Midseason - 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Vaccinium corymbosum | Blueberry - Highbush 'Duke' | Shrub | Early Season - medium to large blue berries. 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Vaccinium corymbosum | Blueberry - Southern Highbush 'Sunshine Blue' | Shrub | An outstanding self-pollinating, semi-dwarf evergreen blueberry that yields large quantities of tangy fruit throughout the summer. Grows to 3 feet tall and wide. | Sun, Part shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | Yes |
| Viburnum opulus | Highbush Cranberry | 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. 10' high and wide. It can be pruned to size. Prefers sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes |
Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Type |
Description |
Light Needs |
Water Needs |
Bloom Time |
Flower Color |
Edible |
Evergreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctostaphylos | Kinnikinick 'Vancouver Jade' | Ground Cover | Evergreen groundcover. 6" high and infinitely wide. Grows well under conifers and in generally poor soil in sun or shade. Rusty red foliage in winter, whitish pink flowers followed by red fruit and dark green glossy leaves in summer. | Shade, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | Pink | Yes | Yes |
| Fragaria ananassa | Strawberry 'Fern' | Ground Cover | Everbearing - A classic variety perfectly suited to the NW. Will produce abundant crops of large, firm, tasty fruit twice a year in late spring and early autumn. Best for baskets. Likes sun and regular watering. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Fragaria ananassa | Strawberry 'Hecker' | Ground Cover | Everbearing - A classic variety perfectly suited to the NW. Will produce abundant crops of sweet, medium sized berries with excellent flavor. Grown commercially in Minnesota. Two crops a year in late spring and early autumn. Likes sun and regular watering. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Fragaria ananassa | Strawberry 'Puget Reliance' | Ground Cover | Spring Crop - A classic variety perfectly suited to the NW. Will produce abundant crops of large, soft, juicy fruit in late spring. Likes sun and regular watering. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Fragaria ananassa | Strawberry 'Quinault' | Ground Cover | Everbearing - A classic variety perfectly suited to the NW. Will produce abundant crops of sweet, tasty fruit twice a year in late spring and early autumn. Likes sun and regular watering. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Fragaria ananassa | Strawberry 'Sequoia' | Ground Cover | Spring Crop - A classic variety perfectly suited to the NW. Will produce abundant crops of large, soft, juicy fruit in mid-spring. Likes sun and regular watering. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Gaultheria shallon | Salal | Ground Cover | Native evergreen groundcover shrub. 8" to several feet high if unchecked. Leathery dark green foliage with delicate white flowers followed by dark blue edible fruit. For thousands of years Salal was a staple food for native NW peoples. | Sun, Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | Yes |
| Mahonia repens | Creeping Oregon Grape | Ground Cover | Groundcover version of northwest native Oregon grape. 9-12 inches high. Evergreen. Leaves turn purplish bronze in winter. Great for shady spaces under trees and shrubs. Will tolerate a variety of conditions but prefers shade. | Part Sun, Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Vinca minor | Periwinkle 'Sterling' | Ground Cover | Evergreen groundcover. 6" high. Variegated form with creamy white margins. Pale purple flowers spring to autumn. Great for trailing over walls or spreading over open areas in the garden. Thrives in shade, tolerates sun. | Shade, Sun | Normal | Summer | Purple | ||
| Vaccinium vitis-idaea | Lingonberry | Ground Cover, S | Native evergreen groundcover. 12"-18" high. Sun to part shade. Pinkish white flowers in summer turn to bright red 1/4 inch tasty but tart fruit. Berries persist into winter and are best after a frost or two. Makes excellent sweetened preserves. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Summer | Pink | Yes |
Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Type |
Description |
Light Needs |
Water Needs |
Bloom Time |
Flower Color |
Edible |
Evergreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouteloua curtipendula | Side Oats Grama Grass |
Grass |
In summer, light greyish green foliage is combined with delicate, slender purplish flower spikes. In autumn, foliage turns to bronze, purple and orange. Beautiful in groups. Sun. Drought tolerant. 3 ft. |
Sun |
Normal |
Summer |
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| Carex elata | Sedge 'Bowles Golden' |
Grass |
A beautiful sedge for moist conditions. Bright chartreuse foliage makes it a charming accent for any garden. Sun to light shade. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Moist |
Summer |
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| Carex siderosticha | Sedge 'Lemon Zest' |
Grass |
Bright lemon sword-like leaves will illuminate the garden! This clumping, deciduous sedge is stunning combined with Hostas and Heucheras in moderate shade. Part shade. Ht. 10". |
Part Shade |
Normal, Moist |
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| Deschampsia caespitosa | Tufted Hair Grass 'Goldtau' |
Grass |
Neat, dark green foliage to 2 feet contrasts with billowing masses of fine, golden hair-like inflorescences. Sun, pt. shade. Likes moderate to moist soil. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal, Moist |
Summer |
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| Deschampsia caespitosa | Tufted Hair Grass 'Schottland' |
Grass |
Neat, dark green foliage to 2 feet contrasts with billowing masses of fine, chartreuse, hair-like inflorescences. Sun, pt. shade. Likes moderate to moist soil. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal, Moist |
Summer |
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| Deschampsia cespitosa | Tufted Hair Grass 'Fairy's Joke' |
Grass |
Narrow, arching green leaves form graceful clumps. Summer bloom is followed by drooping plantlets instead of seeds. 2-4 feet high by 3 feet wide. Sun, pt. shade. Moderate to moist soil. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal, Moist |
Summer |
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| Hakonechloa macra | Hakone Grass 'Aureola' |
Grass |
Spreading habit but not invasive. Bright chartreuse strappy leaves turn pinkish-red in autumn. Spectacular in mass plantings. Part to full shade. 12-18" high. Likes moist conditions. |
Shade |
Moist |
Summer |
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| Juncus effusus | Common Rush |
Grass |
Great plant for shallow water or constantly moist areas. Evergreen, stiff, erect leaves look good year round but might need older leaves cleaned out now and then. Likes sun. |
Sun |
Wet, Moist |
Summer |
Yes |
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| Leymus arenarius | Wild Rye |
Grass |
3 foot high arching clumps of metallic blue-grey foliage. Golden seed pods emerge on slender, erect stems. Big, dramatic and gorgeous. Loves sun. |
Sun, Part Sun |
Normal |
Summer |
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| Liriope muscari | Lily Turf 'Variegata' |
Grass |
Strappy, 1" wide leaves with creamy yellow variegation. Delicately showy lavender colored flower spikes. Likes moist fertile soil in part shade. 12" high. Semi-evergreen. |
Part Shade |
Moist |
Summer |
Light Purple |
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| Luzula | Wood Rush 'Ruby Stiletto' |
Grass |
This grass grows into full mounds of slender, vibrant green leaves in summer. In the colder months the foliage takes on brilliant ruby tints. Likes sun and moderate to moist soil. 12" high. |
Sun |
Normal, Moist |
Summer |
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| Miscanthus sinensis | Maiden Grass 'Bluttenwonder' |
Grass |
Small mounds of thin blue-green leaves are topped in autumn by striking silvery plumes. Blooms in late summer. Leaves turn burgundy in autumn. 2-3 feet high. Likes sun. Does not like to go dry. |
Sun |
Normal, Moist |
Summer |
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| Miscanthus sinensis | Maiden Grass 'Little Kitten' |
Grass |
Small mounds of thin silvery-green leaves are topped in autumn by adorable reddish-silver plumes. Blooms in early autumn. 2-3 feet high. Likes sun. Does not like to go dry. |
Sun |
Normal, Moist |
Autumn |
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| Panicum virgatum | Switch Grass 'Dallas Blues' |
Grass |
Upright, blue-green foliage is complemented by reddish-purple seed heads in summer. Deciduous. Cut to ground in winter when the plant is no longer attractive and wait for next year's show. Sun. 4 feet tall. |
Sun |
Normal |
Summer |
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| Pennisetum alopecuroides | Black Fountain Grass 'Moudry' |
Grass |
Rich, glossy green blades are a handsome backdrop for the large, almost black foxtail-like flower spikes in late summer or early fall. Beautiful along borders. Likes sun. |
Sun |
Normal |
Summer |
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| Pennisetum orientale | Oriental Fountain Grass 'Karley Rose' |
Grass |
Grow this grass for it's flowers in early to mid summer. Foliage matures at about 3 ft. and flower spikes rise above with delicate pink squirrel tail blooms. Sun to pt. shade. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Summer |
Pink |
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| Phalaris arundinacea | Ribbon Grass 'Strawberries & Cream' |
Grass |
Beautiful ornamental grass with leaves striped white, pale green and pink. Clump forming to 24" high. Also called 'Feesey's Form'. Will grow anywhere. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Dry, Moist |
Summer |
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| Phragmites australis | Common Reed 'Variegatus' |
Grass |
Gorgeous, water-loving grass with intense gold and green variegation. Grows to 4-8 feet. Grows in shallow water to normal garden soils. Likes sun but will grow smaller with less sun. Autumn plume-like flowers are specacular. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal, Wet |
Spring |
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| Sesleria caerulea | Blue Moor Grass |
Grass |
Clump-forming semi-evergreen grass with steely blue on the top side of the leaves and green on the under side. Dark purplish-brown blooms in late summer. Sun-pt. shade. Drought tolerant once established but it appreciates moist soils. |
Sun, Part Shade |
Normal |
Summer |
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| Sporobolus airodes | Alkali Dropseed |
Grass |
A western native grass that forms 3 ft. high clumps and flower spikes to 5 ft. Foliage turns reddish bronze in autumn. Drought tolerant. Loves sun. |
Sun |
Normal, Dry |
Summer |
Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Type |
Description |
Light Needs |
Water Needs |
Bloom Time |
Flower Color |
Edible |
Evergreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actinidia arguta | Hardy Kiwi 'Issai' | Vine | Kiwis are attractive, vigorous, disease and pest free vines that can quickly cover a wall, fence or arbor and produce tons of fruit. With smooth and tender skin the delicious fruit is sweeter and more flavorful than fuzzy kiwi. 'Issai' variety from Japan has a compact habit, begins fruiting sooner, and the fruit is bright green. Plant one male to pollinate female plants if you want fruit. Sun, part sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Actinidia arguta | Hardy Kiwi 'Ken's Red' | Vine | Kiwis are attractive, vigorous, disease and pest free vines that can quickly cover a wall, fence or arbor and produce tons of fruit. With smooth and tender skin the delicious fruit is sweeter and more flavorful than fuzzy kiwi. 'Ken's Red' bears purplish-red skinned fruit with sweet, red flesh. Plant one male to pollinate female plants if you want fruit. Sun, part sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Actinidia arguta | Hardy Kiwi 'Male' | Vine | Kiwis are attractive, vigorous, disease and pest free vines that can quickly cover a wall, fence or arbor. The male plant is just as vigorous as the fruiting female plant and produces tons of beautiful flowers, but no fruit. Plant one male to pollinate several female plants if you want fruit. Sun, part sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal | Spring | White | ||
| Actinidia kolomikta | Arctic Beauty Kiwi 'Pasha' (male) | Vine | A beautiful compact vine that bears delicious smooth-skinned fruit. The male plant develops stunning pink, white, and green variegation when it is 2-3 years old making it a great ornamental as well as a pollinator for fruit production with the female. Part sun to part shade. | Part Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | White | ||
| Actinidia kolomikta | Arctic Beauty Kiwi 'September Sun' | Vine | A beautiful compact vine that bears delicious smooth-skinned fruit. 'September Sun' produces large, tasty fruit that ripen in September.The male plant develops stunning pink, white, and green variegation when it is 2-3 years old making it a great ornamental as well as a pollinator for fruit production with the female. Part sun to part shade. | Part Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Akebia quinata | Akebia 'Silver Bells' | Vine | These exotic, evergreen, and pest free vines produce abundant small flowers that are deliciously fragrant and range in color from bright white to dark purple. Akebias can bear striking, sausage shaped, edible fruit if two varieties are planted for cross pollination. 'Silver Bells' is covered in spectacular cascades of light pinkish purple flowers against light green leaves. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Purple, Pink | Yes | Yes |
| Akebia quinata | Akebia Vine 'Purple Rose' | Vine | These exotic, evergreen, and pest free vines produce abundant small flowers that are deliciously fragrant and range in color from bright white to dark purple. Akebias can bear striking, sausage shaped, edible fruit if two varieties are planted for cross pollination. 'Purple Rose' features reddish purple, fragrant flowers, and delicate, five-leafed branchlets. Sun, part shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Red | Yes | Yes |
| Akebia quinata | Akebia Vine 'Shiro Bana' | Vine | These exotic, evergreen, and pest free vines produce abundant small flowers that are deliciously fragrant and range in color from bright white to dark purple. Akebias can bear striking, sausage shaped, edible fruit if two varieties are planted for cross pollination. 'Shiro Bana' is covered in spectacular cascades of pure white fragrant flowers against dark green leaves. Sun, part shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | Yes |
| Akebia x pentaphylla | Akebia Vine 'Purple Incense' | Vine | These exotic, evergreen, and pest free vines produce abundant small flowers that are deliciously fragrant and range in color from bright white to dark purple. Akebias can bear striking, sausage shaped, edible fruit if two varieties are planted for cross pollination. 'Purple Incense' features very dark purple, highly fragrant flowers and large fruit. Sun, part shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Purple | Yes | Yes |
| Aristolochia macrophylla | Dutchman's Pipe | Vine | This unique vine is prized for its large, attractive and unusual pipe shaped, green flowers. These striking flowers are spotted with purple, brown and yellow. Dutchman's Pipe also features large, lime green, rounded leaves and is hardy to about minus 25 degrees F. It likes partial shade, well drained soil and can climb and spread 12 ft. or more. | Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Green, Yellow, Purpl | ||
| Bignonia capreolata | Cross Vine | Vine | This very pretty Southern native features large, trumpet-shaped, 2" diameter, striking red-orange flowers which bloom profusely in the spring and continue into the summer. Semi-evergreen. Sun, part shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Orange | Yes | |
| Schisandra chinensis | Magnolia Vine 'Eastern Prince' | Vine | This beautiful vine is prized for its crimson berries which have a distinctive sweet-tart flavor and aroma. The fruit is high in vitamin C, micro-elements, essential oil, and schizandrin and is a panacea used much like ginseng. Self-fertile, vigorous, very productive, pest resistant, with white flowers, 'Eastern Prince' is a must have vine. Likes light shade and rich soil. | Part Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Schisandra grandiflora | Strawberry Vine 'Apricot Blush' | Vine | This beautiful vine is prized for its crimson berries which have a distinctive sweet-tart flavor and aroma. The fruit is high in vitamin C, micro-elements, essential oil, and schizandrin and is a panacea used much like ginseng. Vigorous, very productive, pest resistant, with yellow flowers, 'Apricot Blush' needs to be pollinated with 'Eastern Prince' or 'Valentine'. Likes light shade and rich soil. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Yellow | Yes | |
| Schisandra grandiflora | Strawberry Vine 'Valentine' | Vine | This beautiful vine is prized for its crimson berries which have a distinctive sweet-tart flavor and aroma. The fruit is high in vitamin C, micro-elements, essential oil, and schizandrin and is a panacea used much like ginseng. Vigorous, floriferous, pest resistant, with red flowers, 'Valentine' produces only male flowers and is a pollinator for 'Apricot Blush'. Likes light shade and rich soil. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal | Spring | Red | Yes | |
| Vitis ssp. | Grape 'Catawba' | Vine | Medium sized, round, purplish red berry with a distinctive flavor. Seeded grape. Likes sun. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Vitis ssp. | Grape 'Himrod' | Vine | Long, large, loose clusters of medium size, oval, golden yellow grapes. Crisp skin with sweet and juicy flesh. Seedless grape. Likes sun. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Vitis ssp. | Grape 'Niagara' | Vine | Large, tight, amber, slipskin grape. Sweet and juicy with a strong flavor. Seeded grape. Likes sun. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes | |
| Vitis ssp. | Grape 'Steuben' | Vine | Blue to purplish-black grapes. Very good table grape and makes an excellent red wine. Seeded grape. Likes sun. | Sun | Normal | Spring | White | Yes |
Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Type |
Description |
Light Needs |
Water Needs |
Bloom Time |
Flower Color |
Edible |
Evergreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllostachys nuda | Bamboo 'Green Bamboo' | Bamboo | Fast growing running variety with fine, delicate foliage that rustles in the breeze. The young shoots are some of the tastiest of any bamboos. Ht. 15-20 ft. Sun, part sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal, Moist | Yes | Yes | ||
| Phyllostachys vivax | Bamboo 'Giant Timber Bamboo' | Bamboo | A fast growing, running variety that will reach 60 feet tall when mature. The young shoots are tasty and easy to harvest. Sun, part sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal, Moist | Yes | Yes | ||
| Pleioblastus pygmaeus | Pygmy Bamboo | Bamboo | One of the smallest bamboos, Pygmy Bamboo grows to 2 feet and is often clipped to just a few inches in spring for an unusual ground cover effect. Running habit. Sun, pt. shade. Likes moist conditions. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal, Moist | Yes | |||
| Sasa palmata | Bamboo 'Palmate Bamboo' | Bamboo | Decorate your yard or patio with this very attractive running variety. Pamate Bamboo's strikingly long and broad, tropical looking foliage cascades gracefully from the canes and branches. Great in containers. Ht. 8-10 ft. Sun, part shade. | Sun, Part Shade | Normal, Moist | Yes | Yes | ||
| Semiarundinaria fastuosa | Bamboo 'Narihira' | Bamboo | Stately and attractive, this valuable running species grows vigorously but spreads slowly. Narihira grows upright with long, dark green foliage, denser than many bamboos. Great for screening. Ht. 15-20 ft. Sun, part sun. | Sun, Part Sun | Normal, Moist | Yes | Yes |
Edibles / Food Producing Plants:
Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Type |
Description |
Light Needs |
Water Needs |
Bloom Time |
Flower Color |
Edible |
Evergreen |
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| Acer saccharum | Sugar Maple | Tree | Excellent medium to large shade tree. 40-70 feet high x 30-40 feet wide. Medium green large palmate leaves put on one of the best shows of color in autumn. Depending on conditions, colors can range from coral and peach to tangerine and scarlet. Whatever the color, it is always brilliant. This is one of the trees that produce maple syrup. |