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Below are several plants we recommend for slope stabilization and erosion control. When planting on a hillside, it’s important to choose plants with deep and/or dense root systems that help anchor the soil and reduce erosion. Keep in mind that every slope is different, with varying soil conditions, light exposure, moisture levels, and degrees of steepness. If you’re unsure which plants are best suited for your site, we recommend conducting additional research or consulting with a professional.

Acer circinatum / Vine Maple

Alnus rubra / Red Alder

Amelanchier alnifolia / Serviceberry

Arbutus menziesii / Pacific Madrone

Arctostaphylo uva-ursi / Kinnikinnick

Aruncus dioicus / Goatsbeard

Athyrium filix-femina / Lady Fern

Cornus canadensis / Bunchberry

Cornus sericea / Red Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea ‘Kelseyi’ / Kelsey Dogwood

Gaultheria shallon / Salal

Juncus effusus / Common Rush

Juncus ensifolius / Dagger-Leaf Rush

Lonicera involucrata / Twinberry

Lupinus polyphyllus / Large-Leaved Lupine

Oemleria cerasiformis / Osoberry

Physocarpus capitatus / Pacific Ninebark

Polystichum munitum / Western Sword Fern

Pseudotsuga menziesii / Douglas Fir

Ribes sanguineum / Red Flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ / Flowering Currant

Rubus spectabilis / Salmonberry

Rubus parviflorus / Thimbleberry

Symphoricarpos albus / Snowberry

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Planting for Slope Stabilization 

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