Why choose native plants? Pacific Northwest native plants know how to live here and how to thrive here. They often need much less water and less fertilizer. They spread slowly and are not invasive. They support a wide diversity of wildlife. And best of all, they look great!
A rounded and bushy shrub with small leaves on arching stems. Clusters of small bell-shaped flowers begin to bloom in early summer, followed by attractive snow-white berries later in the season. The clustered fruits remain attractive on the naked stems all winter long. This adaptable native shrub tolerates a variety of conditions and soil types, including clay, but the best flowering and fruiting will occur in full sun. Brushy shelter for summer birds and important berries in the middle of winter are important wildlife features. It is also a larval host plant for numerous lepidoptera including the Vashti Sphinx, the Snowberry Clearwing, and the Elegant Sphinx. Grows to 4 feet tall in nearly any soil, in full to partial sun. Photo courtesy of Oregon State.
