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Native Plant Synoptic Garden<br />

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‘#13’- (Hill, 2004).<br />

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi X A. <strong>and</strong>ersonii - (Hill, 2004).<br />

Arctostaphylos X media (A. uva-ursi X A. columbiana)- (Hill, 2004).<br />

Arctostaphylos X media var. gr<strong>and</strong>iflora<br />

Betula gl<strong>and</strong>ulosa- Nice small shrub birch growing to a height of 5-6’. Nice golden fall color.<br />

Grows best in soggy sites (Grant, 1990). Great plant for use in the “Wetl<strong>and</strong> Zone”.<br />

(Photo: Oregon State University, 1999-2004)<br />

Betula papyrifera- A medium tree with papery bark that peels with age. Good fall colors of<br />

yellow. Can be used in moist sites in sun or partial shade. Suited for use in the “Wetl<strong>and</strong> Zone”<br />

or moist parts of the “Valley Bottom”. Ethnobotany: Used to make canoes. Bark made into<br />

baskets. Pitch was chewed as a gum. (Photo below: Native Plant Workbook, 2004)<br />

Betula occidentalis- Especially at home in a wet site, this shrubby tree will grow to 20-30’.<br />

Branches tend to be pendulous. Well suited for use in the “Wetl<strong>and</strong> Zone”.<br />

Ceanothus integerrimus - Blue flowers <strong>and</strong> sweet fragrance in the months of May to June. Nice<br />

glossy foliage. Can grow to 15’ (Kruckenberg, 1992). Best placed in a drier site within the<br />

“Forested Ridge” or “Valley Bottom” zones.

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