British Columbia: plant suitable for shale bank- gulf island

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  1. buttrick

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    What erosion-reducing planting will survive best, on an old-growth treed shale hill? The hill faces west, with light shade.
     
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    What's growing there already? Consider increasing what's already there. Oregon grape seems prominent on such sites, and provides good erosion control.
     
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    Thank you. a few tall cedars and maples grow there on the 45 degree loft bank. 10 years since ground disturbed for construction. a few ferns planted have been planted successfully. oregon grape and salal are beautiful and grow 30 feet away. these i love. they do not take kindly to transplanting.

    do these take to shale? yes--over time.
     
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