Native Shrubs: Suitability for Revegetating Road Cuts in Northwestern Montana

摘要

Four years after planting, Wood's rose (82 percent), red-osier dogwood (94 percent), and thimbleberry (73 percent) had the highest survival of the 18 species of native shrubs planted on steep road cuts in Northwestern Montana. Two penstermon species and Wood's rose demonstrated good growth and regeneration 9 years after planting. Several of the species tested can be valuable for revegetating road cuts, stabilizing slopes, and improving their appearance. Species suitability is rated and important attributes are given for the species that rated the highest.