Meet and greet the members of our nursery! Our WSC Restoration Associate has assembled a handy guide to native plants that you will encounter at our nursery.
Conifers
| Common Name | Species Name | Picture | Information |
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| Douglas Fir | Pseudotsuga menziesii | Temperance: ·Full to partial sun ·Dry-semi-moist ·Doesn’t tolerate flooding Ethnobotanical uses: Historically, this wood was used for spear handles, harpoon shafts, spoons, and much more. |
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| Grand Fir | Abies grandis | Temperance: ·Partial sun ·Somewhat moist Ethnobotanical uses: The Hesquiat used branches as incense and to decorate clothing for wolf dancers |
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| Shore Pine | Pinus contorta | Temperance: ·Highly adaptable Ethnobotanical uses: The pitch was used by Sechelt to waterproof canoes and baskets |
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| Sitka Spruce | Picea sitchensis | Temperance: ·Tolerates river and stream flooding ·Does well in wet areas Fun Fact: The sharp needles of spruce were believed to give it special powers of protection against evil thoughts. |
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| Western Hemlock | Tsuga heterophylla | Temperance: ·Partial to full shade ·Somewhat moist Fun Fact: Washington State Tree |
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| Western Red Cedar | Thuja plicata | Temperance: ·Partial-full shade ·Moist ·Flood tolerant Fun Fact: Can live up to 1,000 years |
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Deciduous Trees
| Common Name | Species Name | Picture | Information |
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| Big leaf maple | Acer macrophyllum | Temperance: ·Good for streambanks and slopes due to massive root system ·Full sun to partial shade ·Mostly dry Fun Fact: This species carries more moss and other plants than any other tree species in the region |
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| Black cottonwood | Populus balsamifera | Temperance: ·Tolerates stream or river flooding ·Full sun to partial shade ·Moist ·Good for streambanks and steep slopes due to root system Ethnobotanical Uses: The aromatic gum of spring buds is used to waterproof baskets and boxes |
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| Oregon ash | Fraxinus latifolia | Temperance: ·Moist to wet soils Fun Fact: Believed to be protective against snakes. Legend says rattlesnakes won’t crawl over sticks of the tree. The areas where Oregon ash grow are also free of poisonous snakes |
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| Pacific crabapple | Malus fusca | Temperance: ·Prefer wet areas Fun Fact: The fruit does not require preservation due to its acidity. It naturally becomes softer and sweeter over time |
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| Red alder | Alnus rubra | Temperance: ·Grows in nutrient-poor soils ·Sun to partial shade ·Somewhat dry ·Excellent for streambanks and steep slopes due to good root system Fun Fact: Has the ability to gather nitrogen from the air and convert it into a usable nutrient due to a symbiotic relationship with Frankia, bacteria that attaches to the alders’ roots. |
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| Red osier dogwood | Cornus sericea | Temperance: ·Full sun to partial shade ·Moist Fun Fact: Important winter browse for moose, deer, and elk |
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| Vine maple | Acer circinatum | Temperance: ·Good for stream banks and steep slopes due to its root system ·Sun to full shade ·Dry to somewhat moist soils Ethnobotanical Uses: Wood is often used for snowshoe frames, drum hoops and small implements due to its flexibility |
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Shrubs
| Common Name | Species Name | Picture | Information |
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| Black Twinberry | Lonicera involucrata | Temperance: ·Partial shade ·Moist Ethnobotanical Uses: Haida rubbed the berries on the scalp to prevent hair from turning grey |
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| Douglas hawthorne | Crataegus douglasii | Temperance: ·Moist ·Open places Ethnobotanical Uses: Thorns on black hawthorn were used as prongs on rakes for catching herring |
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| Osoberry | Oemleria cerasiformis | Temperance: ·Somewhat dry to moist ·Open areas ·Shade Fun Fact: Even though it is a part of the rose family, it has no thorns |
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| Mock Orange | Philadelphus lewisii | Temperance: ·Adaptable ·Full to partial sun Fun Fact: When prepared properly, the wood never cracks or warps |
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| Nootka Rose | Rosa nutkana | Temperance: ·Full sun to partial shade ·Somewhat dry Fun Fact: Rose hips contain a higher amount of vitamin C than oranges |
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| Oceanspray | Holodiscus discolor | Temperance: ·Dry to moist ·Open sites Ethnobotanical Uses: Before nails existed, oceanspray pegs were used in construction |
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| Pacific ninebark | Physocarpus capitatus | Temperance: ·Sun to partial shade ·Prefers moist Ethnobotanical Uses: The Cowichan made knitting needles out of them |
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| Pacific Willow | Salix Lucida | Temperance: ·Full sun to partial sun ·Somewhat moist to moist Fun Fact: Tallest of the willows |
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| Quaking Aspen | Populus tremuloides | Temperance: ·Moist ·Full sun Fun Fact: Aggressive pioneer species, it readily colonizes burned areas and persists through frequent fires |
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| Red flowering currant | Ribes sanguineum | Temperance: ·Full sun to partial shade ·Dry to somewhat moist Fun Fact: This plant was introduced into European horticulture |
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