Western Redbud Pacific wax myrtle is a

Pacific wax myrtle is a fast-growing

as well as parts of Idaho and Montana

west of the Cascade crest (except in a few of the moistest

traditionally berries can be used to make cider and a tea that can ease colds and sore throats

We say “flowers” in parenthesis because the anatomy of a dogwood “flower” is exceptionally interesting

Western Redbud Pacific wax myrtle is aCercis occidentalis Western redbud is a deciduous, large shrub or small, multi stemmed tree with a compact rounded form. It announces the dawning of spring, as early as February, when it becomes blanketed in a sensational display of showy magenta flowers. Its twiggy branches bear delicate heart shaped leaves that emerge light green but darken as the season progresses. By summer, unique, dark brown seed pods droop heavily on the branches, which are