Many evergreen shrub mature in the varying climate of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States . Some shrubs thrive in the wet , temperate clime of the coastal areas , while others prefer the wry status east of the Cascade Mountains . Growing native Pacific Northwest evergreen shrub can lend year - round color to the garden while also providing food and tax shelter for native wildlife .

Oregon Grape

The evergreen shrub Oregon grape ( Mahonia aquifolium ) mature up to 6 feet improbable . Year - around , this shrub give birth holly - like , shiny , prickly leaves . The newfangled leafage come out with a bronze tint and matures to a dark greenish with blueish - green undersides before turning burgundy in the fall . In spring and summer , clusters of yellow flowers , followed by bluish purplish fruits add accents of color to the foliage . The fruits can remain on the bush throughout the pin , but are often eaten by birds . Native to open woods and shrub ground of the Pacific Northwest , Oregon grape grows best in moist or dry , acidic , well - drained grime . Plant in light subtlety in a location protected from winter winds and sun in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7 . Oregon grape is resistant to rust fungus diseases that affect other plants in the Mahonia genus .

Pacific Rhododendron

The stiff branch of Pacific rhododendron ( Rhododendron macrophyllum ) reach between 6 and 12 feet tall and hold dark green , leathery leaves . In spring , clustering of pinkish , bell - work flowers blush in a range of shades , from scant pink to dark fortunate purple . Pacific rhododendron grows wild in the woodlands of the Cascade Mountains and the coastal regions of Washington , Oregon and California and enjoy moist , acidulous soil . Provide this bush with sun or fond shade in USDA zones 7 through 9 .

Kinnikinnick

Kinnikinnick ( Arctostaphylos uva - ursi ) grows wild in sandy locations across much of the United States , admit the Pacific Northwest . This evergreen shrub typically only produce up to 12 inches magniloquent , but spread to 15 feet wide , making it a suitable dry land screen . The misrepresented crimson subdivision bear glossy , dark green leaves and unaccented pinkish flowers in springiness . Summer brings large , lustrous or dark red berry . Kinnikinnick grows well in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8 when planted in flaxen , acidulent ground and full or fond sun .

Oregon Boxwood

Reaching between 1 and 3 foundation tall , Oregon box ( Paxistima myrsinites ) features thick , upright , reddish branches that contrast with the glossy , black green farewell . Inconspicuous yellowish green or maroon flush give the plant a hazy appearance in late leap and early summer . Oregon Turkish boxwood do best in USDA zone 5 through 7 when offer with forenoon sun and good afternoon shade . Native to rocky cliffs and cone-bearing forests in higher elevation , this shrub digest moderately teetotal soil , once established . Provide regular H2O during the first twelvemonth or two .

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