The Best Plants for Squamish Gardens: Our Top Picks

Choosing the right plants is the foundation of any great garden. In Squamish, our cool winters, rainy seasons, and mild summers create ideal conditions for a wide variety of stunning plants. Here are our top picks for Squamish gardens - tried, tested, and locally proven.

Trees

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) - stunning fall colour and elegant form

• Arbutus (Pacific Madrone) - a beautiful BC native with peeling reddish bark

• Mountain Hemlock - evergreen and perfectly suited to our climate

Shrubs

• Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) - a BC native beloved by hummingbirds

• Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) - evergreen with bright yellow flowers and edible berries

• Hydrangea - thrives in Squamish's moisture and produces spectacular blooms all summer

• Salal (Gaultheria shallon) - a tough BC native ground cover and shrub

Perennials

• Astilbe - feathery plumes in pink, red, and white; perfect for moist, shady spots

• Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) - delicate heart-shaped flowers for shaded borders

• Lavender - thrives in sunny, well-drained spots and attracts pollinators

• Echinacea (Coneflower) - hardy, drought-tolerant, and loved by bees

Not sure what will work best in your specific yard? Our Growing Homes team offers personalized planting plans tailored to your soil, sun exposure, and style preferences. Get in touch today!