Flowering Evergreen Shrubs Pacific Northwest
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Many have blue or purple flowers earning the genus the common name wild lilacs but our creamy white flowered northwestern species are generally called buckbrushes redstem ceanothus c.
Flowering evergreen shrubs pacific northwest. The palette of native shrubs to choose from in the pacific northwest is so wide and varied that it can be difficult to narrow down your options when the time comes to start planting. They re spectacular when planted together as a low hedge. For full sun areas that have good drainage plant native ceanothus. It sends its flowers up on 5 to 6 foot stems in late summer.
The stiff branches of pacific rhododendron rhododendron macrophyllum reach between 6 and 12 feet. They are good evergreen plants for partial shade and the large blooms are very ornamental. Some types which are suited to warmer climates re bloom. California bay laurel umbellularia californica lauraceae the.
Lewisia one of the northwest s most beautiful wildflowers lewisia bears charming pink red and white flowers in spring and summer. Sanguineus and deerbrush c. This native typically grows 5 to 8 feet tall and wide. Look for varieties with red pink or bicolor blooms double or large flowers and buds that stay tight adding an interesting texture to the shrub.
Mountain laurel is a stand out evergreen shrub because it tolerates shade although best flowering occurs in light shade. The barberry family berberidaceae tall oregon grape mahonia aquifolium. Integerrimus will be discussed in the deciduous shrub section. Their evergreen foliage is a great winter accent too.
Rhododendron and azalea are common in the northwest for good reason. Stagger varieties with different bloom times and have flowers from early spring through late summer. The evergreen shrub oregon grape mahonia aquifolium grows up to 6 feet tall. Looking at the reproductive features can also give you some hints flowers and seeds are often flashy of evergreen shrubs and bushes.
Gulf stream heavenly bamboo is a well behaved evergreen shrub with four seasons. These shrubs with glossy green leaves put on a show in early spring with lovely shades of pinks peach coral purple or white flowers. Identification of flowering shrubs and bushes. Hardy in zones 4 9.
These award winning plants perform like champions in the growing climate specific to the pacific northwest. Low oregon grape mahonia nervosa. Checking height can also give you some clues. Pacific northwest evergreen shrubs oregon grape.
Follow these recommendations for the best possible plant choices for your landscape. Creeping oregon grape mahonia repens described at the end of the page on tall oregon grape mahonia aquifolium the bayberry family myricaceae pacific wax myrtle morella californica.