![]() Click here for photographs of this species on the University of Washington Herbarium website.Ĭornus sericea (stolonifera) Red osier dogwood Madrones can die from over-watering, so don’t plant it in an area that will receive frequent irrigation. Success may be higher if you place the plant in the same orientation that it grew in the nursery (we mark the south side of each container). We recommend small material and several plants for every one you want to succeed. Seeds germinate easily, but it is very difficult to transplant successfully saplings are susceptible to sunburn and various diseases. This Pacific Northwest favorite grows on dry sites, usually near salt water. Click here for photographs of this species on the University of Washington Herbarium website.įorm: broadleaf evergreen tree to 75 feet deep taproot Growth rate: moderate, may be slow to establishįorm: deciduous large shrub or small tree to 20 feet tap root, may spread by suckersīerries and foliage are favored by wildlife it is common along woodland margins and is drought tolerant. Click here for photographs of this species on the University of Washington Herbarium website. If there are mature red alder near the site, we suggest not planting alder because seedlings will usually move in on their own. Alder roots are associated with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that improve the soil. ![]() One of the best species for high-speed revegetation–alder will grow several feet a year, even in poor soil. Click here for photographs of this species on the University of Washington Herbarium website.įorm: deciduous tree to 90 feet branching, fibrous, moderately deep root system with taproot It re-sprouts vigorously from cut stumps. Its deep roots are good for stabilizing steep slopes, especially on stream ravines and marine shorelines. Click here for photographs of this species on the University of Washington Herbarium website.įorm: deciduous large tree to 110 feet deep, wide spreading rootsīig leaf maple is an excellent pioneer species that tolerates poor soil conditions and grows as much as a few feet a year. Provide mulch and/or irrigation for best results. Vine maple is relatively slow to establish, especially in the full sun, but it usually is a survivor. Click here for photographs of this species on the University of Washington Herbarium website.Įxposure: partial shade to deep shade, full sun if ample soil moistureįorm: deciduous small tree or large shrub to 20 ft moderately deep root system Provides seeds, cover, and nesting sites for wildlife. It has deep, wide-spread roots and is a good choice for binding soil at the top or base of a slope. Grand fir is adapted to a wide range of habitats and is drought tolerant. Current inventory may include species not on this list-please inquire.įorm: coniferous evergreen to 260 feet deep, extensive root system
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