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conditions), and their cultivars that would be appropriate for inclusion into our proposed design.
The resulting list is the cumulative information collected through literature reviews, interviews,
and the extensive nursery management experience of one team member. For simplicity, all the
ethnobotanical information was found in Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast by Pojar and
Mackinnon (additional information in bibliography). When appropriate, additional citations are
included within the plant list. The resulting list on the following pages includes
recommendations for the plants’ placement within the proposed zones. Because of the number of
plants available for use, our design proposal does not attempt to plot the exact placement of
individual plants. Instead, the list represents a palette of plants from which the final designers
will be able to choose from. We have also included in the Appendix section a source list for these
plants, as well as a separate list of sizes and prices that references the source list. We hope this
will facilitate the selection of plants for use in the Native Plant Synoptic Garden. Before
purchasing the plants, please reference the plant specification section.
When choosing plants from the list, a number of plant characteristics should be kept in
mind. First, plants should be listed as adapted to the specific zone. Second, mature size and form
of the plant, tree, or shrub should be noted so that plants can be appropriately placed and spaced
within the zones. Third, because of Washington Park Arboretum’s public use, please take note of
plants that are listed as poisonous or hazardous in some way (allergenic) (Harris et la., 2004).
Fourth, note details about plant specific placement within the particular zone; some are listed as
appropriate for a particular zone, but additional information may state that it is better adapted to a
drier or wetter spot. Finally, some plants have excellent aesthetic features and may be best suited
for placement where that feature can be appreciated (Harris et la., 2004).
The plant list will now follow. Additional information sections continue on page 80.