Native Shrubs and Trees for Landscaping

Outrageous display of pink flowers in April followed by attractive maple-like leaves and blue berries attractive to wildlife. Grows to 8 ft. tall and wide, will take pruning to a smaller size. Tolerates wind or shade, drought tolerant once established. Leaves sometimes susceptible to a rust.

Bears a profusion of white snowball like flower clusters in May followed by showy seed clusters fading from red to brown. Attractive peeling red/brown bark visible in winter. Grows into a compact 6-8 ft. tall and wide mound in sun; 10-15 ft. tall open semi-tree in shade. Drought tolerant in shade; may need some water in sun. Very tolerant of wet, swampy soils.

Highly rated ornamental. Masses of small, blue, lilac-like flowers in May/June. Small, tidy, evergreen leaf. Many varieties available. Many are hybrids of closely-related species native to California. All varieties partially hardy in Eugene: sometimes loses topgrowth below 15 F, but resprouts from roots and stem. Size varies – most likely to be 4-6 ft. mound. Plant in full sun. Most varieties do not tolerate wet soils; plant on a mound or a hillside.

Large pink flowers in May/June, soft green foilage. Best planted in clumps for effect. 4-6 ft. tall. Grow in full sun. Tolerates wet soils – may need occasional summer water in dry soils.

Arches of fragrant white blossoms in June. Similar in appearance but more fragrant than traditional, ornamental mock orange. Grows 10-15 ft. tall – but will take pruning to smaller size. Thrives in sun or shade. Does not tolerate wet soils: avoid summer watering and plant in a 2 ft. mound in wet areas.

In June/July arches of lacy white flower clusters resembling the spray of a breaking wave. Sun or shade. 8-12 ft. in shade; 6-8 ft. in sun. Any soil. Drought tolerant.

Showy pink flower spikes in June/July. 4-6 ft. Spreads by roots-thicket forming. Grow in full sun. Tolerates very wet soils – may need occasional summer water in dry soils.

A native honeysuckle shrub. Pairs of attractive yellow humingbird flowers followed bys howy black berries on red bracts. Fast growth. Compact 4-6 ft. in sun, lanky 8-10 ft. in shade. Any soil. Drought tolerant in shade, requires water in sun.

Soft green foilage with round, many shaped leaves. Tiny pink flowers in May and June followed by round white berries. Good texture plant. Fast growth to 4-5 ft. Spreads by roots-thicket forming. Prefers shade. Any soil. Fully drought tolerant but needs summer water to look its best in an ornamental situation.

Fast growing small tree or large, open shrub. Attractive compound leaf, top rated bird fruit (poisonous to humans if eaten raw) ripe in June. Extremely fast growth to 8-15 ft. in shade, 4-6 ft. in sun. Any soil. Drought tolerant in shade, may need occasional summer water in sun.

Large soft green foilage. Showy in February and March when it leafs out 2 months before other plants. Small delicate white bell-flowers in February. Berries showy orange when unripe, blue when ripe, and attractive to birds. 8-15 ft. small tree or large shrub, can be pruned to any size. Sun or shade. Any soil. Drought tolerant.

Large fuzzy maple-like leaves on upright stems. Best as background or patch. Occasional sweet edible red berry in summer. Fast growth to 2-6 ft., can be pruned to any height. Best in shade or part shade. Any soil. Drought tolerant. Looks better with summer water but can become invasive if irrigated.

Tidy, small shrub with evergreen reddish leaves. Bears tasty small blueberry-like berries in Fall. Slow to establish. 4-6 ft. Best in shade, tolerates some sun. Avoid full sun. Any soil. Requires summer water.

Small pink flowers in May, soft green foliage. Loose and airy – good for texture effect. 2-4 ft. Best in shade. Any soil. Drought tolerant, but looks best with summer water.

Attractive red color visible on young stems on winter. Handsome foliage accompanied by clusters of small white flowers and white bird berries. Very fast growing – makes 6 ft. hedge in 3 years. Ultimate size 12 ft. tall and wise but easily pruned to smaller size. Sun or shade. Very tolerant of wet soils. May require occasional summer water in dry, sunny locations.

Dense tidy evergreen with long narrow, deep green leaf. Attractive brown pollen bearing clusters followed by nutlets eaten by birds. Good english laurel alternative. To 15 ft. tall, easily kept to smaller size by shearing. Sun or shade. Requires some pruning in shade to keep from getting lanky. Avoid soils with standing water. Drought tolerant.

Showy yellow flowers in March/April followed by blue bird berries. Spiny evergreen leaves with nice red color in sun. 6-10 ft. spreads by underground roots into thicket. Sun or shade, but requires some sun to form dense hedge or fruit. Prefers dry soil. Highly drought tolerant.

Attractive large, evergreen leaves on arching branches. Heatherlike pink and white flowers bloom over long period and are followed by edible blue berry. Spreads by roots, slow to establish. Forms dense mat 1-2 ft. in sun, 2-3 ft in shade. Performs best in shade or part shade. Drought tolerant in shade, requires water in sun. Space plants 3 ft. apart.

Forms dense, tidy dark green mat. Pink and white pink urn-shaped flowers followed by brown berries. 1-2 inches tall. Grow in full sun. Tolerant of very poor soils. Completely drought tolerant. Space plants 3-6 ft. apart.

Both varieties are similar to tall Oregon grape but only grow 2-4 ft. tall. Have showy yellow flowers and blue bird berries. Best used in mass plantings on hillsides or barren areas. Sun or shade, performs best in sun. Highly drought tolerant.

Small, tidy evergreen leaves. Showy blue flowers in spring. Great for cascading over rock walls. Forms uneven 3-6 inch mat. Best in full sun. Requires somewhat well drained soil. Drought tolerant.

Handsome leaves with good fall color. Sour red to black berries are top bird fruit, good for jams, and ornamental while they last. Spreads by roots and forms thickets. Fast growth to 30-50 ft. Full or part sun. Tolerant of wet soils. Drought tolerant.

Very handsome leaves and symmetrical shape. Black bird berries. Tall, narrow tree in shade, dense medium wide crown in sun. Fast growing to 20-40 ft. Requires somewhat well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.

Handsome narrow compound leaves. Blue fruit cluster in late Summer/Fall and are top rated bird fruit, good for preserves, and highly ornamental. Can be pruned to avoid twiggy look of multiple stems and frequent dead wood. Sometimes hard to get established. Extremely fast growth to 20-30 ft. Grow in full sun. Likes wet areas. Drought tolerant.

Requires good drainage.

Susceptible to rust: will grow but may not look good or ripen fruit.

Susceptible to Antracnose fungus

Usually has unattractive form and susceptible to pseudomonas and rust.

Seldomly survives transplanting, does not tolerate watering.

Requires regular water and good drainage.

Requires well-drained soil in organic matter