Steller Landscapes

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a no‑fuss Oregon native shrub. Typically growing 1.5 to 6 feet tall and rounded, it spreads by suckers. Its wavy, opposite leaves give it a soft woodland look, while tiny pink‑white flowers feed pollinators in spring and summer. By late season, those blooms turn into the plant’s iconic white berries, which hang on through winter, offering cold‑season forage for birds before eventually softening and fading.
Snowberry is another great option for erosion control. Its dense, spreading root system knits soil together on slopes, streambanks, and disturbed sites, making it a dependable stabilizer in tough conditions. Thriving in sun to part shade and tolerating poor soils, drought, and urban environments, it’s a tough, go-anywhere native for habitat gardens, hedgerows, and restoration projects. For vigorous regrowth and abundant berries, it can be cut back to the ground in early spring.
Snowberry is a resilient shrub that adds value to wildlife and provides erosion control, making it an indispensable component of the landscape.

False Solomon’s seal is a great choice for homeowners looking to bring stability and natural beauty to shady areas of their yard. Its spreading rhizomes help hold soil in place on slopes and woodland edges, reducing erosion while creating a soft, layered groundcover. In spring, arching stems are topped with delicate, fragrant white flower plumes, followed by red berries that attract birds through fall. This low‑maintenance native thrives in partial to full shade and rich, well‑drained soils, making it an easy, dependable plant for creating a healthy, resilient understory in any shaded garden.

Turn your backyard into a habitat for wildlife.
All animals need food, water, shelter, and space to live. As the human population continues to grow, and more of our remaining areas are converted into homes, businesses, and roadways, it is easy to forget that we share this land with wildlife. However, with a few adjustments and additions to your yard or garden, you can provide a haven for birds, butterflies, reptiles, small mammals, and other wildlife in your area.

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Oregon grape, with its holly-like leaves, splashes a little year-round holiday cheer in forests and woods of the West.