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Are hydrangeas native to Oregon?

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arborescens or smooth hydrangea with huge mophead blossoms in pink or white, but not blue. Native to the Eastern U.S., H. Smooth hydrangea needs shade and is hardy in Zones 3 through 9. The best-known of the smooth hydrangeas is the old-favorite 'Annabelle,' a large shrub with huge white flowers.


Consequently, what plants are native to Oregon?

  • Red Alder (Alnus rubra)
  • Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum)
  • Cascara (Rhamnus purshiana)
  • Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana)
  • Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii)
  • Willamette Valley Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)
  • Vine maple (Acer circinatum)
  • Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii)

Beside above, are poppies native to Oregon? California poppy, the state flower of California, is native to the Pacific slope of North America from Western Oregon to Baja California.

Consequently, what fruits are native to Oregon?

  • Salmonberries.
  • Wild Strawberries.
  • Red Elderberries.
  • Huckleberries.
  • Blueberries.
  • Blackberries.
  • Soapberries.
  • Thimbleberries.

Are rhododendrons native to Oregon?

Rhododendron occidentale: Western Azalea Native to Oregon and California coastal areas – Flower color varies on plants found in the wild, or in plants grown from seeds. Growth is more compact than many other deciduous Azaleas, to about 3-5' with a more dense shape.

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