Derby Canyon Natives
 Ted Alway, Owner
PO Box 385  |  9750 Derby Canyon Road
Peshastin, WA 98847
(509) 548-9404

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SHRUBS
Listed alphabetically by species.

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    Drought   Container
Names Height Exposure tolerant Comment sizes
Amelanchier alnifolia 8-14' S, PSH X Multi-stemmed shrub with white flowers in  10ci, 40ci
serviceberry       early spring, blue berries, yellow fall foliage 1g, 2g
Apocynum androsaemifolium 18-30" S X Spreading, drought-tolerant sub-shrub with masses of 10ci, 40ci
spreading dogbane       pink flowers, very bee attractive  
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 2-5" S, PSH X Ground-hugging evergreen plant. Glossy 10ci, 40ci,
kinnikinnick 3'+ wide     green leaves, pink flowers, red berries 3.5", 1 gal
Artemisia tridentata ssp. tridentata 4-6' S  XX Most widespread sagebrush. Beautiful grayish 10ci, 40ci
big sagebrush       foliage, fragrant, semi-evergreen. 1g
Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana 3' S  XX Found above 3000'; more compact, rounded 10ci, 40ci
mountain sagebrush       form, citrusy scent 1g
Ceanothus sanguineus 8-10' S, PSH X White flowers, scented, reddish stems. Deciduous. 10ci, 40ci
redstem ceanothus         1g
Ceanothus prostratus Ht: 1-2" S X Evergreen groundcover, small holly-like leaves, 10ci, 3.5"
prostrate ceanothus  4-8' wide     small blue flower clusters  
Ceanothus velutinus 4-7' S X Evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. White 10ci, 40ci
snowbrush ceanothus       flowers in pyramid clusters. Nitrogen fixer. 1g
Cercocarpus ledifolius 6-15' S XX Very drought tolerant large shrub/small tree with 1g, 2g
curl-leaf mountain mahogany       rolled lvs, tailed seeds; from SE WA & Chelan Co.  
Clematis occidentalis 2-4' S, PSH X Showy blue flowers on weak vine, found 10ci, 40ci
blue clematis vine      among rocks & trees in mountain woods 1g
Clematis ligusticifolia 15-20' S, PSH X Vigorous, climbing vine with small white 10ci, 40ci
Western clematis climber     flowers in spring, followed by fluffy seed heads  1g
Cornus sericea 8-10' S, PSH   Multi-stemmed shrub, red bark, white flower clusters, 10ci, 40ci
red osier dogwood       followed by white berries. Fast-growing. 1g, 2g
Dasiphora fruticosa 3-4' S, PSH X Bright yellow flowers for several months,   10ci, 40ci
shrubby cinquefoil       velvety leaves  1g
Ericameria nauseosa 3' S XX Very drought tolerant, fine grayish foliage, yellow  10ci, 40ci
gray rabbitbrush       flowers in fall. Late season nectar source butterflies. 1g
Frangula (Rhamnus) purshiana 15-20' S, PSH   Large shrub (in E WA) with attractive form and foliage 10ci, 40ci
cascara       Blue-black fruits, bird attractive 1g, 2g
Holodiscus discolor 6-8' S, PSH X Loose, creamy flower plumes May-June. Reddish fall 10ci, 40ci
oceanspray       foliage.  1g, 2g
Linnaea borealis Ht: 2-3" S, PSH   Charming , low spreading evergreen vine,  10ci, 3"
twinflower W: 3-5'     with paired pink flowers, found within the woods  
Lonicera ciliosa 15-25' PSH   Climbing vine with orange tubular flowers, red fruits.  40ci, 1 gal
orange honeysuckle climber     Hummingbird plant. Found within pine forest.  
Lonicera involucrata 3-6' S, PSH   Deciduous. Yellow flowers followed by shiny black 10ci, 1gal
twinberry       "twinberries". Hummingbird plant. From moist areas.  
Mahonia aquifolium 4-6' S, PSH X Shiny, evergreen foliage, attractive yellow flower  10ci, 40ci
tall Oregon grape       clusters, blue berries 1g, 2g
Mahonia nervosa 12-20" PSH, SH X Evergreen with long pinnate leaves, yellow flowers;  40ci, 1 gal
dull Oregon grape       found in shade, often with few blue berries  
Mahonia repens 10-15" PSH, SH X Low-growing evergreen similar to tall Oregon grape,  40ci, 1 gal
creeping Oregon grape       providing year round interest.  
Pachistima myrsinites 2-3' PSH, SH   Dense evergreen shrub with small leaves.  40ci, 3.5"
mountain boxwood       Found under the forest canopy. 1 gal
Philadelphus lewisii  6-8' S, PSH X Shrub with bright green leaves, turn yellow in fall;  10ci, 40ci
mockorange       large, showy fragrant whiteflowers 1g, 2g
Prunus emarginata var. emarginata 8-15' S, PSH X White flowers, pea-sized bright red fruits good for 10ci, 1 gal
bitter cherry        birds, other  wildlife. Shrubby Interior variety.  
Prunus virginiana 10-15' S, PSH   Large shrub or small tree; pendant clusters of white 10ci, 40ci
chokecherry       flowers, then purple-black cherries. Wildlife food. 1g, 2g
Purshia tridentata 3-6' S XX Semi-evergreen shrub, very drought tolerant.  10ci, 40ci
bitterbrush       Small yellow flowers in spring 1g
Rhus glabra var. cismontane 5-8' S XX Fast-growing shrub with showy red fruits and 10ci, 40ci
smooth sumac        brilliant orange-red fall color. Spreads to form clumps. 1g, 2g
Ribes aureum 6-8' S, PSH X Showy yellow flowers in spring, followed by bright 10ci, 40ci
golden currant       green leaves, yellow, red or black berries. 1g, 2g
Ribes cereum 3-5' S XX Pink flowers, orange berries; very drought tolerant. 10ci, 40ci
wax currant         1g
Ribes sanguineum 4-6' S, PSH   Lovely red flower clusters, black berries, bright green  10ci, 40ci
red-flowering currant       maple-like leaves 1g
Rosa nutkana 5-8' S, PSH   Solitary pink flowers, 2" across, followed by large  10ci, 40ci
Nootka rose       orange hips.Strongly rhizomatous, forms thickets. 1g
Rosa woodsii 4-6' S, PSH X Pink flowers in groups of 3-5, scarlet hips  10ci, 40ci
Wood's rose       Forms thickets. Most drought tolerant rose. 1g
Rubus leucodermis 2-4' S, PSH,    Prickly shrub with long, arching stems and 10ci, 40ci,
blackcap       delicious black fruits   1g
Rubus parviflorus 4-5' S, PSH,    Large, bright green, maple-like leaves, white flowers 10ci, 40ci,
thimbleberry   SH   in spring, red edible berries.   1g
Salix exigua 10-15' S, PSH   Fast-growing riparian species, with 40ci, 1g
coyote willow       narrow, silvery leaves.  
Salix lasiandra 15-25' S, PSH   Riparian species with yellow twigs and slender green 40ci, 1g
Pacific willow       leaves. Forms a large shrub or small tree.  2g
Salix prolixa 10-15' S, PSH   Upland willow, found near seasonal water ways. 40ci, 1g
Mackenzie willow       Reddish-brown twigs. 2g 
Salix scouleriana 10-15' S, PSH X Upland species, most drought tolerant willow. 40ci, 1g
Scouler's willow       Rapid growth, good for naturalizing, restoration.  2g
Salvia dorrii 2-3' S XX Beautiful, purple flowers, gray-green foliage in a  10ci
purple sage       rounded mound. Very fragrant. Very drought tolerant. 1 gal
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea 10-20' S, PSH X White, flat flower heads 5-8" across June-Aug, blue 10ci, 40ci
blue elderberry       berries Aug through fall; Important for wildlife. 1g, 2g
Sambucus racemosa 10-18' S, PSH   Pyramidal heads of white flowers followed by red 10ci, 40ci
red elderberry       berries.  From higher elevations and Western WA 1g
Sorbus scopulina 6-10' S, PSH   Multi-stemmed shrub with pinnate leaves, white  40ci, 1g
Cascade mountain ash       flower clusters, orange-scarlet fruits  
Spiraea betulifolia 2-3' S, PSH X Low, spreading shrub. White flat top flower 10ci, 40ci
birchleaf spirea       clusters, shiny birch-like leaves. 1g
Spiraea douglasii 3-5' S, PSH   Small shrub, growing naturally in clumps in moist 10ci, 40ci
Douglas spirea       areas. Rose-pink flower plumes in June-July. 1g
Symphoricarpus albus 3-4' S, PSH X Fast-growing shrub. Small pink/white flowers, 10ci, 40ci
common snowberry        large white berries persist into winter. Rhizomatous. 1g, 2g

 

Exposure
S Sun
PSH Part shade
SH Shade

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