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There will be FOUR events in the next few weeks, so mark your calendars and be sure to stop by one (or all!) of them. All proceeds help benefit our local schools. Each of the sales will offer native plants (note that some are not on the Portland Plant List). Please see below for more details about each sale! Fort Vancouver High School Plant Sale: Wednesday, April 24, 8am-6pm, Thursday, April 25, 8am-5pm and Friday, April 26, 8am-4pm Native plants available: Trees:  Cascara, Oregon White Oak, Vine Maple, Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Western Red Cedar;  Shrubs:  Mock Orange, Flowering Red Currant, Red Twig Dogwood, Cascade Oregon Grape, Baldhip Rose, Nootka Rose, Douglas Spirea, Thimbleberry , Serviceberry, Red Elderberry, Blue Elderberry, Black Hawthorn, Salmonberry, Golden Currant, Smooth Sumac, Salal;  Groundcovers : Western Yarrow, Wild Ginger, Sword Fern, Goldenrod, Blue-Eyed Grass, Soft Fruited Bulrush, Tufted Hair Grass, Oregon Sunshine, Maidenhair Fern, Checkermallow, Sedum Spat
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Wolf Eyes Japanese Dogwood


Cornus kousa "Wolf Eyes" is a dramatic small tree that really lights up dark areas of the garden. This is one of my favorite plants and I know that is one that I will miss the most when we leave this garden. It is about 10 years old (I'm guessing) and is a slow grower. It is about 8 feet tall and about 6 feet wide. It does sulk in dry weather and appreciates a good deep watering during the dry spells. I've never been overly fond of where I placed it but couldn't find a better spot when I purchased it. Of course my motto is "Buy now, find a spot for it later." It seems to be quite happy where it is though.



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. tinaSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    One of my favorite trees and your is the best I've seen! It lights up your garden. I hope to move mine to my new garden this winter. Mine is about 7 years old--fingers crosses. Maybe you could pack yours up too and take it with you? Cuttings at least? It's probably easier just to buy a new one. I

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    I have 2. One is getting a little more sun than it likes and it really got bit last summer. I have another one called First Lady that just shines in the garden, a green/yellow leave.

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  3. sandaSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    What a beautiful tree. Don't think I've ever seen one.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    What a handsome tree. I have always wanted a wolf.

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  5. Anne BoykinSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Hi Phillip, Sure wish I had room for one ... I've loved them from afar. Yours looks so perfect where you have it and it just lights up the spot. Beautiful.

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  6. LarrySeptember 12, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Spectacular plant! Larry

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  7. Edith KentSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Its beautiful Phillip! Since I have actually seen this tree in your garden makes it even more beautiful. Also like the firecracker vine..such bright colors.

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  8. Jan JohnsenOctober 29, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    I just posted a link to this page on my Facebook page, "Serenity in the Garden blog" https://www.facebook.com/serenityinthegarden

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