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Native Plant Synoptic Garden
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Andromeda polifolia var. congesta- (Kruckenberg, 1992)
Andromeda polofolia var. compacta alba- (Kruckenberg, 1992)
Andromeda polofolia variegata - (Hill, 2004)
Arbutus menziesii- An evergreen broad leaved tree with peeling red bark. Nice white flowers
are followed by red berries in fall. Popular with birds. Best in a well drained site with no added
nutrients. Thrives on neglect. Use in an open dry location within the “Forested Ridge” zone.
Ethnobotany: Medicinal uses. Source of red dye. Berries eaten in small quantities.
Arctostaphylos columbiana - An interesting shrub that grows to 10’ in height. Has reddishbrown
bark and evergreen foliage. Bell-shaped flowers are held in clusters followed by red
berries (Pojar, 1994). Much of the plant is covered in fine hairs. Best placed in a sunny location
in well draining soil. Ethnobotany: Berries were seldom eaten.
(Photo from: TAMU Herbarium)
‘Oregon Hybrid’- (Hill, 2004).
Arctostaphylos columbiana X A. nevadensis- (Kruckenberg, 1992)
Arctostaphylos columbiana X A. hookeri- (Hill, 2004).
Arctostaphylos nevadensis- An Eastern Washington plant. Has a similar growth habit as A. uvaursi.
Easily identified by pointed leaves instead of rounded leaves. Best used in the “Forested
Ridge” or “Alpine Zone” in an open location. Ethnobotany: Medicinal uses.
(Photo from: TAMU Herbarium)
‘Cascade’- (Hill, 2004).