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CERCOCARPUS MONTANUS, True Mt. Mahogany 40 cubic inch

pwsadmin — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:31:25 +0000

A perennial shrub found on dry and sunny slopes at elevations ranging from 4,000 to 8,500 feet. It is found in shallow, rocky soils. Typically four to nine feet tall has yellow blooms in the summer that change to long feathery seed heads. Mountain mahogany seeds are eaten by small mammals and birds. In addition, its twigs are eaten by deer and elk. Specifically, mountain mahogany shrublands serve as a calving environment for elk. Finally, mountain mahogany provides shelter and predator protection for birds and small mammals.

Berries: no
Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: yes
Flower Color: yellow
Flowers, Berries or Seeds: seeds are feathery and persistent
Mature Height: to 9′
Sunshine: full
USDA Zone: 3

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SALIX LEMMONII, Lemmon’s Willow 1 gallon

pwsadmin — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:12:26 +0000

An 8-12′ shrub-type willow found in low, well-drained soils, away from stream flow.

Drought Tolerant: moderate
Evergreen: no
Mature Height: 8-12′
Sunshine: full sun to part shade

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CEANOTHUS SANGUINEOUS, Redstem Ceanothus 40 cubic inch

pwsadmin — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:14:51 +0000

This northwest native ranges from British Columbia all the way down to northern California and east into Idaho and Montana. 3-10′ tall, the new growth is green, turning red to purple in color with age. Dark green oval shaped leaves with serrated edges are a favorite of elk and many other grazers, including livestock. White or pinkish colored flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained sites with soil that is low in nutrients. A great choice for erosion control and nitrogen fixing, it also provides habitat for many birds and small mammals.

Drought Tolerant: yes, but will tolerate moist, well drained soils
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: white to pinkish
Mature Height: 3-10′
Sunshine: full sun
Deer Resistant: no

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SALIX DRUMMONDIANA, Drummond Willow 1 gallon

pwsadmin — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:31:50 +0000

A shrub willow that grows 6-12 feet. Distinctive long, oval-shaped leaves. Typically thrives in moist soils at the water’s edge.

Drought Tolerant: no
Evergreen: no
Mature Height: 6-12′
Sunshine: full sun
USDA Zone: 3

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PHYSOCARPUS CAPITATUS, Pacific Ninebark 10 cubic inch

pwsadmin — Tue, 26 May 2020 20:58:29 +0000

Dense shrub with flakey, peeling, layered bark. Ball-like clusters of white flowers. An important riparian species. Full sun to part shade in well-drained soils. Good for erosion control. A nice specimen shrub in the landscape that tolerates pruning.

Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: white
Mature Height: 3-8′ tall
Sunshine: full sun to part shade
Deer Resistant: Yes

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PHYSOCARPUS CAPITATUS, Pacific Ninebark 1 gallon

pwsadmin — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:39:49 +0000

Dense shrub with flakey, peeling, layered bark. Ball-like clusters of white flowers. An important riparian species. Full sun to part shade in well-drained soils. Good for erosion control. A nice specimen shrub in the landscape that tolerates pruning.

Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: white
Mature Height: 3-8′ tall
Sunshine: full sun to part shade
Deer Resistant: Yes

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SHEPHERDIA CANADENSIS, Russet Buffaloberry 40 cubic inch

pwsadmin — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:35:05 +0000

A rounded shrub growing 6-8′ with thick leathery gray-green foliage. Small yellow flowers are followed by yellow or red fruits. The scaly white bark with orange dots gives a “rusty” appearance. It is rather slow growing, tolerating poor soils and high salt content in rocky soils of open forest banks and meadows. Has nitrogen-fixing capabilities. The foliage is a popular food source for deer and elk, while bears and grouse prefer the berries. Native Americans combined the berries with dried buffalo meat to make Pemmican.

Berries: yellow/red/orange
Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: yellow
Mature Height: 6-8′
Sunshine: full sun to part shade
Deer Resistant: no

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SALIX BOOTHII, Booth Willow 1 gallon

pwsadmin — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:24:45 +0000

A multi-stemmed shrub willow to 20′ commonly found with Drummond and Geyer Willow. Prefers to be up higher on stream sides and not in wet conditions. Grows in thickets, spreading from the roots, which makes it great for erosion control purposes. Tolerant of wildfire and is one of the first things to sprout after fires.

Drought Tolerant: moderately
Evergreen: no
Mature Height: to 20′
Sunshine: full sun to part shade

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RHUS GLABRA, Smooth Sumac 2 Gallon

pwsadmin — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:17:44 +0000

Large shrub or small tree that grows to 15′. Very colorful and fast-growing, it’s habitat is open uplands, forest edges, grasslands, clearings and roadsides in sandy soil. Native to 48 states.

Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: green/cream/white/red
Flowers, Berries or Seeds: yes, seeds persist through winter
Mature Height: to 15′
Sunshine: full sun
USDA Zone: 3

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RHUS GLABRA, Smooth Sumac 1 Gallon

pwsadmin — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:16:13 +0000

Large shrub or small tree that grows to 15′. Very colorful and fast-growing, it’s habitat is open uplands, forest edges, grasslands, clearings and roadsides in sandy soil. Native to 48 states.

Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: green/cream/white/red
Flowers, Berries or Seeds: yes, seeds persist through winter
Mature Height: to 15′
Sunshine: full sun
USDA Zone: 3

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