The Use of DNative “Plants 
Cape Cod is surprisingly rich in the variety and 
character of its native plant materials. We believe in 
these native plants. We use them constantly in our 
landscape plantings. 
Typical among the trees are the Cedars, Birches, 
Red Maples, Beeches and Oaks. 
The beautiful American Holly is a true native of 
Cape Cod. It is hard to transplant from the wild 
satisfactorily, but our nursery-grown plants are very 
successful. 
In native shrubs, the Bayberry and the Beach Plum 
are best known favorites. Close to these come High- 
bush Blueberries and several varieties of Viburnum, 
attractive in both flower and fruit. Sweet Pepper 
(Clethra) and Swamp Azalea are very fragrant in 
summer. 
The evergreen Inkberry and its cousin, the Winter- 
berry, so popular at Christmas, are among the best. 
Shadblow begins the spring, and for brilliance of 
early fall color Woodbine, Tupelo and Sumacs are 
unexcelled. 
The fragrant Arbutus and the glossy Bearberry 
which carpets sandy slopes are particularly worth 
while. 
Most of these native plants we grow in abundance 
in our Cape Cod Nurseries. Many we collect from 
the wild and plant them successfully throughout this 
section. 
Like true Cape Codders, they belong here and 
thrive here, and once you come to know them you 
find they soon become firm friends. 
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