Salmonberry is a vigorous native shrub that brings food, flowers, and wildlife habitat to the garden. Its arching stems produce showy pink flowers in early spring, followed by edible orange, yellow, or salmon-colored berries. Dense growth provides valuable cover for birds and other wildlife, while early-season flowers offer nectar to emerging pollinators.
Size at maturity: 6–12' tall and wide Light: Part shade to full sun; prefers some shade Water: Medium to wet moisture; prefers moist soil Bloom time: March–May Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; berries feed birds and mammals; dense growth provides cover Special features & uses: Edible berries; excellent wildlife habitat; erosion control; early-season flowers; native hedgerow plant
Plant with: Sword fern, vine maple, and red elderberry for a layered woodland habitat, or snowberry for a diverse native shrub planting.
Perfect for woodland edges, naturalized gardens, wildlife habitat, and moist areas where a vigorous shrub is welcome. Allow it to form a dense thicket for maximum habitat value.
