1)   Arbutus unedo                    Strawberry Tree

• Autumn brings bright white bell flowers and deep red-orange fruit, both of which are set off by the deep-green, leathery leaves.
• Hidden under the foliage are attractive stems with shredding red-brown bark.

2)   Berberis (Mahonia) fortunei              Chinese Mahonia

• Many evergreen Mahonias have excellent textural foliage, from large and bold to low and delicate.
• Berberis fortunei can be found growing low to the ground on our Sino-Himalayan hillside.

3)   Rhododendron decorum

• This aptly named rhododendron species has especially handsome foliage, typical of the elepidote (non-scaly) division of rhododendrons.
• The white funnel-shaped flowers are particularly fragrant.
• An excellent specimen can be found along Azalea Way as part of our Plant Parenthood display at the Rhododendron Hybrid Bed.

4)   Rhododendron sinofalconeri

• The excellent bold foliage of this rhododendron can be found on our Sino-Himalayan hillside.
• This species is one of the hardiest large-leaf rhododendrons and can quickly grow into a small tree.

5)   Vaccinium ovatum                Evergreen Huckleberry

• Always a stalwart member of shady gardens in the Pacific Northwest, the delicate texture blends well with ferns, hostas and other shade-loving perennials.
• New foliage is bright red, eventually fading to a deep green.
• The hardy stems make excellent cutting material to bring indoors for the holidays.