Description
Sold in bundles of 5 plugs.
At a Glance: Medium sized tree with rust colored peeling bark and thick waxy leaves
Height: Up to 75ft
Leaves: Large thick leathery and evergreen
Fruit: Dark orange-red berries with thick skin, not edible
Flowers: Bell shaped white flowers with sweet smell
Appeal: Provides beautiful colors to your landscape and has a deep taproot which assists with stabilizing slopes
Helpful Tips: Do not overwater. Plant in partially shady area in well-drained soil. Try to plant in the same direction it was planted in the nursery. Be aware that this is a very sensitive plant while it establishes and has low transplanting success. Click HERE to determine your recommended planting density.
Ethnobotany: Used for many medicinal properties and bark was used to create a dye
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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partial sun and shade 40%- 60%
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moist
dry
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low elevation
mid elevation
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| Wildlife Value | |
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Berries
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Attractant for pollinators and birds |
References:
Pojar, Jim, and Andy MacKinnon. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Revised ed. Redmond, Wash.: B.C. Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Pub., 2004. Print.
“Sound Native Plants.” Sound Native Plants. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. www.soundnativeplants.com.
