Description
Sold in bundles of 5 plugs.
At a Glance: Big leaved shrub commonly found in the undergrowth.
Height: Up to 5ft, usually shorter
Leaves: Large, thick and leathery and finely toothed along the edge Fruit: Dark blue to purple edible berries in clumps facing downward
Flowers: Small white flowers in small clusters
Appeal: This shrub provides a lush undergrowth, habitat for wildlife and has edible berries that attract wildlife and humans.
Helpful Tips: Plant in shady area and mulch well. Click HERE to determine your recommended planting density.
Ethnobotany: Widely used as a food source and the branches were used to flavor soups.
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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partial sun and shade 40%- 60%
mostly shady 60%-80%
full shade > 80%
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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
Thickets and shelter
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Attractant for pollinators
Nectar for butterflies
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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.
