Evergreen huckleberry
Vaccinium ovatum
A prized fruit in summer, evergreen huckleberry is native to the Western Pacific United States and British Columbia. The small, round fruit is similar in taste to a blueberry but with a more intense and sweet flavor. This makes them a perfect choice for jams, jellies, and syrups. The berries are also a favorite of birds and other wildlife, including bears.
Dichotomanthes tristaniicarpa
Dichotomanthes tristaniicarpa
Dichotomanthes tristaniicarpa (Dichotomanthes tristaniicarpa) is a deciduous shrub native to China. Dichotomanthes tristaniicarpa is the only species in its genus. This species grows in evergreen forests and hillsides.
Japanese barberry
Berberis thunbergii
Berberis thunbergii, colloquially known as japanese barberry, is a flowering deciduous shrub commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea is the most popular cultivar of this species, known for its characteristic dark red to violet foliage and bright red berries.
Salal
Gaultheria shallon
Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is a plant species native to western North America. Salal is commonly associated with the Western poison oak. This plant’s leaves and berries are edible. The leaves and berries can function as an appetite suppressant and are often included in jams and pies.
Southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
A showpiece of the southern United States is the southern magnolia. This tree is known by its dark green oval leaves that are leathery in feel and its beautiful waxy flowers. The southern magnolia blooms are thought to symbolize dignity and nobility. White versions of the flower are commonly used in bridal bouquets to denote purity.
European mountain-ash
Sorbus aucuparia
European european mountain-ash is a deciduous tree native to Europe. It grows a slim trunk with upward-curving branches as it matures. Its admirable upright and dense branching gives the plant an oval crown. The juicy and soft clustered fruits are an excellent source of food for birds, while its yellow to plum foliage adds to its overall aesthetic appeal.
Strawberry tree
Arbutus unedo
Arbutus unedo is an evergreen shrub or a small tree native to Europe. It is colloquially called strawberry tree because its bright red fruits somewhat resemble strawberries. The fruits of this lovely plant are very nutritious and full of sugar, which is why they are mostly used for making jams, pastries, fruit yogurts, and alcoholic beverages.
Common snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus
Common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a flowering deciduous shrub related to honeysuckle. Common snowberry grows in floodplains and woodlands throughout Canada and the United States. In these areas, it’s important as a source of food for the ecosystems of deer, bears, and longhorn sheep. Common snowberry is planted to control soil erosion as well as for ornamental purposes.
Nootka rose
Rosa nutkana
Nootka rose (Rosa nutkana) is a plant species with the Latin name “Nutkana” which refers to Nootka Sound, a west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. This waterway got its name from a tribe that once inhabited the area. This species is also called “Bristly Rose.”