Groundcovers and ferns
Coastal Strawberry
Fragaria chiloensis
White flowers in spring are followed by sparse strawberries in summer. This vigorous evergreen groundcover can easily fill in large open areas in a relatively short period of time, if watered and weeded the first 3 summers after planting.
- Mature height: 3″ to 10″
- Mature width: wide-spreading
- Light conditions: full sun to part shade
- Soil: well-drained; dry to moist
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Perennials
Common Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
The cream (sometimes pinkish) flowers bloom from mid-spring and intermittently into fall. The flat-top clusters make excellent landing pads for pollinators. Yarrow is easy to grow, adaptable to a range of conditions and reseeds freely. It tolerates mowing and is a good addition to an eco-friendly lawn.
- Mature height: 6″ to 18″
- Mature width: 1′ to spreading
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Groundcovers and ferns
Deer Fern
Blechnum spicant
This graceful and tidy fern looks good year round with enough shade and moisture. Two types of fronds, drooping evergreen around the outside and upright deciduous in the center, give it an interesting two-toned quality.A nice feature plant or small-scale groundcover, Deer Fern is pretty in a woodland garden or next to a path.
- Mature height: 1′ …
- Mature height: 1′ …
Evergreen Trees
Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
A pyramidal and densely branched conifer, Douglas Fir is useful for restoration and habitat enhancement.Commonly grown for lumber or as a Christmas tree crop, it is relatively fast growing at up to 2′ per year. Light shade will help in its establishment, but ultimately it will grow best in full sun.
- Mature height: 120′ to 200′
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Hardwood Trees and Shrubs
Evergreen Huckleberry
Vaccinium ovatum
This attractive evergreen shrub has glossy leaves that are a striking coppery color when new. Small pink flowers bloom from late spring to mid-summer, and dark purplish-black berries follow in late summer to fall. A very useful landscape plant, it works well as a low natural hedge or in informal groupings. It provides excellent bird and butterfly …
Perennials
Fringecup
Tellima grandiflora
Fragrant flowers on tall stalks are white in spring and turn deep pink by mid-summer. The leaves at the base of the plant are round and often remain evergreen throughout the winter, making Fringecup an excellent groundcover. Although it does best in shady moist conditions, it also will do well in sun, if watered while becoming established.
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Evergreen Trees
Grand Fir
Abies grandis
Grand Fir has a full symmetrical shape when young,which makes it a good choice for Christmas trees or as an attractive addition to the landscape. It is useful for wildlife habitat, restoration or timber. Grand Fir establishes fairly quickly in moist partly shaded sites, but will grow best in full sun after a couple of decades.
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Evergreen Trees
Incense Cedar
Calocedrus decurrens
The narrow, conical form and dense fragrant foliage of Incense Cedar makes it a good choice for a privacy screen or windbreak. Adaptable to a range of conditions, it can grow up to 2 feet per year once established. Incense Cedar is native to Oregon and northern California, but is widely grown in Washington.
- Mature height: 90′ …
- Mature height: 90′ …
Groundcovers and ferns
Kinnikinnick / Massachusetts
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Massachusetts’
Showy pinkish tinged white flowers bloom from April to May on this low growing evergreen groundcover. A good choice for open areas with sandy soil, Kinnikinnick can be slow to establish. Plan to apply mulch and weed until plants fill in. Variety ‘Massachusetts’ has abundant flowers and is disease resistant.
- Mature height: up to 12″
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Groundcovers and ferns
Low Oregon Grape
Mahonia nervosa
Fragrant yellow flowers in May attract pollinators. Blue berries and reddish tinged evergreen leaves add interest in the fall. Low Oregon Grape is a groundcover that does well in dry shady areas and is a good choice for planting in areas that have been cleared of Himalayan blackberry.
- Mature height: 1′ to 2′
- Mature width: 2′ to 3′
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Evergreen Trees
Noble Fir
Abies procera
This attractive symmetrical tree with tiered branches and upright cones makes a lovely Christmas tree or stately landscape feature. Noble Fir is a worthwhile addition to a habitat landscape. Except for being sensitive to wind, it thrives in a variety of conditions as long as there is good drainage and adequate moisture.
- Mature height: 90′ to 200′
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Hardwood Trees and Shrubs
Red Osier Dogwood
Cornus stolonifera
Small white flowers in flat-top clusters bloom from late spring to early summer. Whitish berries, red tinged autumn foliage and bright red bark provide striking fall and winter interest. Cut back hard and plant in sun to encourage the brightest stem colors. Not only a great landscape feature and habitat plant, Red Osier Dogwood is also excellent …
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