Madrona Lane West

This area offers a scenic view amid a bank of diverse, drought-tolerant shrubs that provide effective erosion control.

Madrona Lane West

Offering scenic views amidst a bank of diverse, drought-tolerant shrubs, Madrona Lane West serves as an effective means of erosion control while enhancing the landscape's natural beauty. This garden is a testament to the role of strategic planting in maintaining healthy ecosystems and creating visually appealing environments.

Key plants from this area are listed below by their botanical and common names to help inspire your sustainable garden designs.

Botanical Name

Common Name

Abelia x grandiflora

Edward Goucher Glossy Abelia

Acer circinatum

Pacific Fire Vine Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Bigleaf Maple

Acer miyabei

State Street Miyabe Maple

Brachyglottis

Sunshine Senecio

Camellia japonica

April Tryst, Ave Maria, Bob Hope Japanese Camellia

Camellia pitardii

Chinese Camellia

Cedrus atlantica

Glauca Blue Atlas Cedar

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Golden Pillar Hinoki False-Cypress

Clematis armandii

Evergreen Clematis

Cornus kousa

Pete's Kousa Dogwood & Steeple Upright Kousa Dogwood

Corylus cornuta var. californica

Western Hazelnut

Erica x darleyensis

Ada S. Collings Dale Darley Heath & J. W. Porter Dale Darley Heath

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Fothergilla gardenii

Dwarf Fothergilla

Fothergilla major

Tall Fothergilla, Mountain Witchalder

Tris missouriensis

Rocky Mountain Iris

Libertia ixioides

Goldfinger New Zealand Iris

Lonicera nitida

Baggesens Gold Golden Shrubby Honeysuckle

Mahonia nervosa

Cascade Oregon Grape

Mahonia repens

Creeping Mahonia

Osmanthus x fortunei

Fortune's Hybrid Sweet Olive

Photinia davidiana

Chinese Photinia

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann Spruce

Prunus laurocerasus

Mt. Vernon English Laurel

Rhamnus alaternus var. angustifolia

Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Evergreen Buckthorn)

Rhododendron schlippenbachii

Royal Deciduous Azalea

Rhododendron x

Catawbiense Album, Cunningham's White, Mrs. Tom H. Lowinsky Rhododendron

Sambucus caerulea

Blue Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Eva Lace Black Elderberry & Golden Tower Elderberry

Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry

Syringa vulgaris

Aucubaefolia Variegated Common Lilac

Tsuga heterophylla

Western Hemlock

Viburnum opulus

Aureum Golden-leaved European Cranberry Bush

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Leather-leaf Viburnum

Viburnum sargentii

Susquehanna Sargent's Viburnum

Viburnum setigerum

Tea Viburnum

Erosion Control with a View

Strategic design for erosion control

Madrona Lane West at Vista Gardens is a stunning example of how strategic planting can merge functionality with natural beauty. Nestled along a scenic bank, this garden offers views of the bay, all while serving as an effective means of erosion control. The diverse array of drought-tolerant shrubs that line this pathway not only enhances the landscape’s visual appeal but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the surrounding ecosystem.

This garden showcases the power of thoughtful design in creating environments that are both sustainable and aesthetically pleasing. The selection of hardy, water-wise plants ensures that the soil remains stable, preventing erosion and protecting the integrity of the landscape. At the same time, these plantings create a lush, green corridor that frames the view of the bay, inviting visitors to pause and take in the beauty of the natural world.

Madrona Lane West serves as a reminder that gardens can do more than just delight the senses—they can also contribute to the health and resilience of the environment. By incorporating drought-tolerant shrubs that are well-suited to the local climate, this garden demonstrates how careful plant selection and placement can achieve both ecological and visual goals. Whether you’re interested in erosion control, enhancing your garden’s aesthetic, or simply enjoying the stunning view, Madrona Lane West offers a perfect blend of beauty and practicality.

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The aesthetic landscaping around this private residence blends ornamental trees and shrubs seamlessly with the public garden areas.

Vista Gardens
Info@VistaGardens.org
124 NE 31st Street
Bremerton WA 98310

Albers Marcovina Vista Gardens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Federal Tax ID is 37-1546572