Download JCCD 2016 Plants Available Deciduous Trees

JCCD 2016 Plants Available Deciduous Trees
Oregon Ash : A native, deciduous tree found throughout the Pacific
Northwest's interior valleys, along streams and in wet sites. Woodlands
of Oregon Ash, called ash swales, commonly include willows, alders,
redtwig, snowberry, and ninebark. It is a very useful wetlands species.
Oregon White Oak : also known as Garry Oak occurs in Washington throughout the Puget Sound basin south to Oregon. Oregon
White Oak is adapted to grow on sites that range from dry to moist
and from sunny to partially shade.
Pacific (Western) Crabapple: Crabapples are excellent wildlife
plants: butterflies feed on the nectar; the leaves are food for their larvae. Pheasants, sapsuckers, woodpeckers, jays, robins, and more eat
the fruits. Hummingbirds use the nectar.
Pacific Dogwood: is an upright deciduous tree that can grow over
60 feet tall (although rarely). Pacific Dogwood is best adapted for growing on sites with moist, well-drained soils, and areas that range from
sunny to shady.
Paper Birch: is a large, fast growing upright deciduous tree. Mature trees can grow to over 70 feet tall, with a few specimens over 100
feet. Trunk diameters can range from 8 inches in a 30 year old tree to
over 30 inches in some older, mature specimens.
Paper Birch is a true pioneer species in every sense of the word, in a
wide range of sites. And like many other pioneer species, this one is not
very shade-tolerant. In a well exposed site however, they can be established on all but the driest of sites.
JCCD 2016 Plants Available Deciduous Shrubs
Blue Elderberry: This is a great plant! Use this handsome plant in a
wild garden, where its spectacular displays of flower and fruit can be enjoyed. Blue Elderberry can be found growing in a wide range of sites from
wet to dry and sunny to shady. It grows best with ample sun. It is quick to
establish, and fast growing once established. Its dark blue berries have
been favored for generations for use in preserves, pies and wine.
Blue Huckleberry: A deciduous huckleberry, this shrub is found from
Alaska to Oregon. It is hardy . It requires an acidic, even extremely acidic
soil. If you have a neutral or alkaline soil, add elemental sulfur and peat
moss to the planting hole and/or mulch with shredded oak leaves or pine
needles. The oval leaves grow on reddish twigs that bear delicious and
plentiful berries. They are ¼” and blue-black with bluish bloom. It spreads
rapidly to form thickets.
Douglas Spirea: also known as Hardhack is widely distributed
throughout western Washington at low to mid-elevations. Douglas Spirea
is a deciduous shrub with an upright growth habit. It can grow from 3 to 8
feet tall, with an approximately equal spread. It can spread by underground runners, creating large thickets. Douglas Spirea is adapted to grow
in a wide range of conditions. It grows in sun or shade, in damp, marshy
sites, or rocky open upland areas.
Indian Plum: also known as Oso berry is found growing west of the
Cascades from British Columbia south to northern California at low to midelevations. Indian Plum grows as a shrub or small tree to 18 feet tall,
spreading to 15 feet wide. It can be found growing in variety of sites that
range from dry upland sites to moist riparian areas. It grows in either open,
fully exposed sites, or as an under-story species growing in full shade Indian Plum is one of the first flowering native shrubs to herald the approach
of spring.
Mock Orange: Often recommended for erosion control, most folks
plant this beauty for its fragrant June-July blossoms. Seed are eaten by
many birds including grosbeaks, juncos, thrushes, bluebirds, flickers,
quail, and the chickadee-finch group. It's a good nectar plant for butterflies, too. Prefers open sun and dry soils.
JCCD 2016 Plants Available Deciduous Shrubs
Nootka Rose: If you have a spare corner, or better, a place for a
thicket, consider the Nootka Rose. The bloom is charming and the fruits,
or hips, add color to the fall and winter landscape. Essential in a wildlife
garden that has room for them, they are useful on restoration projects.
They tend to spread to make a thicket.
Pacific Ninebark: is a large deciduous shrub that can grow to 15 feet
tall, and spread up to 15 feet wide. Pacific Ninebark prefers moist soils. It is
often found growing along streams, lakes, bogs, and other moist sites.
Pacific Ninebark has long been used as a restoration species. It’s dense,
matting root system make it useful in stream-side stabilization. It provides
forage and habitat for many species of birds and animals.
Red Elderberry is a large, sprawling, upright deciduous shrub. It
grows from 10 to 20 feet tall, and spreads from 7 to 15 feet wide. In the
spring this tall shrub is decorated with creamy white odorous flower clusters. Red Elderberry can be found growing in a wide range of sites from wet
to dry and sunny to shady, and tolerates a variety of soils. It favors stream
banks, swampy thickets, moist clearings and open forests.
Red Flowering Currant: Many gardeners who love this plant do not
realize it is a native, found in our Pacific Northwest forest. While Redflowering Currant survives under less than desirable conditions, its real
beauty comes when it is nurtured with ample water and good soil. The blue
-black fruits are appreciated by the birds.
Red Osier Dogwood: Considering the response of those who see it in
the landscape, it's a wonder the this Dogwood isn't planted more often!
Usually multi-stemmed, it can be grown with a single trunk. Its layered effect offers a good horizontal element in the garden. Blossoms are good for
butterflies.
Black Twinberry is a deciduous shrub that grows to 12 feet tall,
spreading to 10 feet wide. Adaptability: Twinberry is most commonly
found growing in moist sites such as stream sides, bogs, and lake
shores. It grows as a shaded under-story species, or in exposed, open
areas.
Vine Maple: From a small tree to a large shrub, the Vine Maple has
elegant form and texture. Airy and delicate, often multi-stemmed, this native is as beautiful as any imported species. This maple will grow in moderate shade or open sun where the fall color will be expressed best.
JCCD 2016 Plants Available Evergreen Shrubs
Evergreen Huckleberry: This broadleaf evergreen shrub is native
to Pacific coast forests and is popular amongst animals and humans.
Glossy green leaves contrast against tiny white-pink flowers that yield
Pacific Rhododendron: is a medium to large size shrub growing 2-9
m tall. The leaves are 7-23 cm long and 3-7 cm broad. The flowers are 2.8
-4 cm long; with five lobes varying in color, but usually pink. This species,
like many rhododendrons, thrives in disturbed habitats such as roadside
embankments and recently deforested wildlands. Pacific rhododendron
offers erosion protection on steep watersheds.
Western Serviceberry, also known as Saskatoon, is a delightful native shrub cultivated for its racemes of adorable, 5-petaled, star-shaped,
white-pink flowers, and its fine autumn color and fruit. The fruit is edible.
Tall Oregon Grape: Bright yellow flowers, bronzy new growth of stout
evergreen foliage, attractive dark blue berries in summer, and colorful, redpurple tones in winter---what more could you ask! Add drought tolerance
(once established) and good wildlife habitat, and you've got a great landscaping plant! A native, it adapts well to many situations. It is often difficult
to get established and will lose its leaves right after planting. It may help to
defoliate it at winter planting time. (pull off leaves) It will re-sprout in spring.
JCCD 2016 Plants Available Ground Cover / Vines
Kinnikinnik: It forms an evergreen, low-growing mat 6-12in tall and a
single plant may spread to a 10ft wide area under ideal conditions- but it is
not invasive. Kinnikinnick will grow in many different sites proving that they are
well drained with ample exposure to sun light. It is particularly well suited to dry
areas. It is also tolerant of salt spray, making it a good ground cover for seaside
locations.
Maidenhair fern prefer the understory of moist coniferous forest. Delicate, light green, palmately branched feather-like leaves with black stems.
They will grow in partial to full shade stream banks, cliffs and waterfall
zones. They can mainly be found growing in acidic, moist soil rich in organic material. They grow 1-2 feet height and spread.
Sword fern prefer the understory of moist coniferous forest at low elevations. They do well with consistent moisture, light sunlight and prefer cool
weather. This is an easy to plant to grow. The uncurling fiddle-heads signal
spring, and the
developed fronds add structure and texture.
Salal is adapted to grow in a wide variety of sites. It grows in sun or
shade, and in soils that range from damp to dry. It does better in rich,
moist soils. Salal is one of the better ground covers for this region. Few
are adapted to grow in such a wide variety of sites as this one.
JCCD 2016 Plants Available Conifers
Alaskan Yellow Cedar has a very unique and graceful growth habit. It
can reach 80 feet tall (rarely), with a very slender, drooping leader. Its
branches also droop downwards, appearing limp. Alaskan Yellow Cedar
has a relatively limited native distribution or rage. It is important to note
however, that it is a fairly adaptable species which will thrive throughout
this region. The most preferred site for it would be one that is moist to wet,
with moderately good exposure to the sun. It is often found growing on
rockier, drier sites.
Douglas-fir: Coastal Douglas Fir ranges from California , to central
British Columbia. It extends from the Pacific Coast up the west slope of the
Cascades to 5,000 feet. It grows on soils that vary from moist to dry. It is
not tolerant of soils that are compacted or poorly drained. It is a poor competitor with heavy grass or brush. Young seedlings and saplings will tolerate some shade, but require ample sunlight to grow. It is a major component of forests throughout North America. Browsing damage caused by
deer, elk, and rodents can result in significant damage to young seedlings
and saplings, and may require appropriate protection.
Grand Fir: These statuesque trees thrive in open, sunny areas with
good drainage, and can be used as a choice ornamental specimen. The
bark of Abies grandis was used medicinally by indigenous tribes to treat
cold and fever. The needles, when handled or rustled, exude an enlivening
citrus-like scent, which has helped Grand fir become an American favoritenow commonly used as a Christmas Tree.
Incense Cedar is a moderately fast growing conifer. Mature specimens often grow over 150 feet tall. Incense Cedar is grown widely in
western Washington, where it tolerates a wide range of conditions. It
grows in sun or shade, except for deep shade, and in many soil types that
vary from moist to dry. Incense Cedar is used primarily as an ornamental
in the region.
Shore Pine has a wide range of adaptability. It can be found from wet,
low, poorly drained sites, to steep upland, rocky, dry sites. It is adapted to
sites with low soil fertility and ocean climate influence. It is often the only
tree species on very difficult sites. Growth and vigor improve with proper
site preparation and maintenance however. Shore Pine has proven to be a
valuable riparian species. Its high tolerance to heavy, wet soils makes it a
good species for the riparian zone.
JCCD 2016 Plants Available Conifers
Sitka Spruce is adapted to grow in a narrow band along the Pacific
Coast from northern California to south-central Alaska. It is best suited to
grow on deep, moist, aerated soils. It is not very tolerant of soils that are
compacted or poorly drained. Growth is poor on swampy sites. Young
seedlings and saplings will tolerate some shade, but require ample sunlight to reach maturity. Sitka Spruce is one of the predominant species
along the northwest coast of North America. It is an important riparian speWestern Hemlock grows throughout Western Washington, from sea
level, up to 4,000 feet. It grows on sites that range from fairly dry to moist,
in exposures that range from sunny to shaded, and in soils from clay to humus, although it growsbest in soils with high organic content. Its shade tolerance allows it to be used successfully as an understory species. It grows
best with sun, ample moisture and rich soil. While it grows best in moist
soils, it should be noted that it does not grow in soils that are saturated for
Western Red Cedar is adapted to grow through out the NW. It will
grow in full sun to shade, although the growth rates can be very slow in
deep shade. Western Red Cedar grows in a wide range of soil types, but it
is best adapted to soils that are moist and fine textured. It can be abundant
in forested swamps, and riparian areas. It can also be found on drier upland sites, west of the Cascades.