Tag: native plants
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Alternatives to Invasive Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus armeniacus)
An extremely familiar plant for those living on the Pacific Northwest, with its alluring fat and delicious berries guarded by vicious thorns known to pierce even leather, the Himalayan blackberry is both…
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Alternatives to Invasive English Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
English holly is beloved for its red berries over winter and associated with Christmas, as well as the classic carol, The Holly and the Ivy (which now makes my invasive species antennae…
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Alternatives to Invasive Wild Clematis (Clematis vitalba)
Easily identified during winter by its wispy seed pods, the white flower clusters of this robust vine create dense growth, blanketing shrubs and tall native trees, and shading out native groundcover. Once…