The following is a list of some of the natives that we generally have for sale at some point during the growing season. Please call 250 656-0384 or email to check current availability.
Natives
VACCINIUM OVATUM (Evergreen Huckleberry)
Slow growing upright evergreen shrub
Height 2 to 4 feet – Spread 2 to 4 feet
Likes sun/part shade
Pinkish-white flowers in mid spring, delicious black berries in summer.
ECOLOGY: Found in coniferous forests, especially edges or openings, on the beach fringe in the salt spray zone.
VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA (Lingonberry)
Slow growing spreading evergreen shrub
Height 10 to 12 inches – Spread 1 to 3 feet
Likes sun/part shade
White flowers in spring, edible red berries in summer.
ECOLOGY: Found in coniferous forests, bogs, alpine tundra.