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This very attractive foliage makes it a great addition to borders and mixed plantings. Deer seem to leave it alone once established.Īchillea 'Moonshine' (yarrow)Great long blooming yarrow with bright lemon-yellow flowers above mounds of soft silvery leaves. Often used as a restoration plant in riparian zones. Quickly grows to a height and width of up to 50 ft. In spring, the silky pink inflorescences hang from the tips of the branches as the leaves begin to emerge. californicum (box elder)The box elder at maturity features a broad canopy supported by thick branches and a wide, gray trunk. When planting in a sunny location, protect the trunk from sun-scald with a dilute application of white latex paint.Īcer negundo var. Sun to partial shade, occasional to regular water.

One of the few native trees to offer good fall color. A large, round-topped tree with large dark green lobed leaves and smooth silver-gray bark. Can be espaliered too.Īcer glabrum (Sierra maple)Plant description coming soon.Īcer macrophyllum (bigleaf maple)This stately and picturesque tree is native to stream banks and moist canyons from Southern Alaska to the foothills of California. A natural with ferns and other woodland plants that receive dappled to part shade and regular to moderate summer water.

Wonderful in the woodland setting, under tall conifers where its fall color will stand out. Attractive in all seasons: bare reddish twigs in winter, delicate lobed leaves in spring and summer, and good color in autumn. tall, native to moist woods and streambanks in the coastal mountains of northern California to British Columbia. Native from coastal Sonoma County, just south of the Russian River, north to British Columbia and east to the Rockies. Grows up to a foot a year and is not suitable for the small garden. Plant in full sun along the coast but protect from hot afternoon sun in the interior. Occasional deep waterings are required when young. Combines well with redwoods and bigleaf maples. Often used as a Christmas tree.Ībies magnifica (red fir)Plant description coming soon.Īcer circinatum (vine maple)Deciduous shrub or tree 5 to 20 ft. Abies concolor (white fir)Plant description coming soon.Ībies grandis (grand fir)Grand indeed. Glossy, dark green needles and a symmetrical form make this native fir one of our choicest conifers.