Five Pacific Northwest Native Shrubs to Plant in Your Garden
- Red-Osier Dogwood. Cornus sericea.
- Salal. Gaultheria shallon.
- Evergreen Huckleberry. Vaccinium ovatum.
- Osoberry. Oemleria cerasiformis. Osoberry, sometimes called “Indian-plum,” is the first native shrub to leaf out and flower in the spring. It's often the only flower that early-emerging bees can use for food.
- What plants grow well in the Pacific Northwest?
- What shrubs look good all year round?
- How do I identify a shrub in my yard?
- What are the best low maintenance shrubs?
- What zone is the Pacific Northwest?
- What grows well in Washington state?
- What are the best shrubs for front of house?
- What shrub stays green all year?
- What are the easiest shrubs to grow?
- What's the difference between a tree and a bush?
- How can I make my garden look better in the winter?
What plants grow well in the Pacific Northwest?
Growing vegetables in the Pacific Northwest coastal region
- Artichokes. These perennials get larger and more productive each year, and they like our climate. ...
- Asparagus. Asparagus will grow anywhere in our region. ...
- Beans. Bush beans take more space and can end up sprawling on the ground. ...
- Beets. ...
- Broccoli. ...
- Cabbage. ...
- Cauliflower. ...
- Carrots.
What shrubs look good all year round?
31 Flowering Shrubs for Year-Round Color
- Fothergilla. Bottlebrush-like blooms open at branch tips in early spring, before leaves appear. ...
- Azalea. Spring explodes with color when you include azaleas in your yard. ...
- Mountain Laurel. ...
- Rhododendron. ...
- Weigela. ...
- English Lavender. ...
- Lilac. ...
- French Hydrangea.
How do I identify a shrub in my yard?
Examine the color and texture of stems, as well. Rough or smooth bark might eliminate a possible identification, as could whether the buds are gray or red. Thorns or hairs on shrub stems also vary widely and can help identify a plant. They can be small or large, narrow or hooked, opposite or alternate.
What are the best low maintenance shrubs?
17 Low-Maintenance Plants and Dwarf Shrubs
- Butterfly Bush. Prune these plants by late August, so plants have time to harden off before freezes arrive. ...
- Fringe Tree. ...
- Coral Bells. ...
- Denver Daisy. ...
- Ninebark. ...
- Contoneaster. ...
- Purple Pixie. ...
- Agapanthus.
What zone is the Pacific Northwest?
According to this map of the Pacific Northwest, the region lies in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7 through 9 and in AHS Heat Zones 1 through 6. Stretching over a long expanse of territory, the Pacific Northwest climate is influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains.
What grows well in Washington state?
Washington leads the nation in production of twelve agricultural commodities.
- Red raspberries, 90.5 percent of U.S. production.
- Hops, 79.3 percent.
- Spearamint Oil, 75 percent.
- Wrinkled seed peas. 70.4 percent.
- Apples, 71.7 percent.
- Grapes, Concord, 55.1 percent.
- Grapes, Niagra, 35.9 percent.
- Sweet cherries, 62.3 percent.
What are the best shrubs for front of house?
Upright conical evergreen trees and shrubs such as arborvitae, spruces, boxwood, and yews are excellent choices for planting at house corners. Columnar trees can frame the front of your house and accent your other foundation plants.
What shrub stays green all year?
Evergreen Shrubs Bring Non-Stop Color
- Variegated Winter Daphne. Fill late winter and early spring with the sweet fragrance of daphne. ...
- Bird's Nest Spruce. ...
- October Magic Ruby Camellia. ...
- English Lavender. ...
- Sprinter Boxwood. ...
- Kramer's Red Winter Heath. ...
- Mountain Laurel. ...
- Romeo Cleyera.
What are the easiest shrubs to grow?
- Double Play® Gold Spiraea. Double Play® Gold spirea shines in the landscape from spring to fall with little to no pruning needed. ...
- Gatsby Gal® Hydrangea. Native oakleaf hydrangeas like Gatsby Gal® are easy to grow in sun or part shade. ...
- Oso Easy® Cherry Pie Rosa. ...
- North Pole® Arborvitae. ...
- Spilled Wine® Weigela.
What's the difference between a tree and a bush?
Generally, trees are over 20 feet tall and have trunks more than 2 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet about the ground. Shrubs are smaller than trees and often have many small, woody, bark covered stems rising from the base.
How can I make my garden look better in the winter?
If your green fingers are itching and you're craving some time outdoors, there's still plenty to do in the garden during the winter months.
- Appreciate evergreens. ...
- Plant bare-root plants. ...
- Enjoy winter flowers and scent. ...
- Tidy up. ...
- Attract wildlife. ...
- Make the most of your greenhouse. ...
- Plant winter containers.
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