Juniperus sabina Savin juniper Hardy but of slow growth above 8,500 feet. An upright spreading evergreen. Lonicera involucrata Bearberry honeysuckle Native in moist, rich soils. Foliage glossy green. Black fruit in pairs with showy, red, leaflike bracts.
Flowers pink and red.
Fruit bright red. The similar Tatarian Honeysuckle also is hardy to at least 10,000 feet. Mahonia repens Creeping grape holly Native, low, creeping broad-leaf evergreen. Best results when used in areas with dark mountain soils. Shrubby cinquefoil Low native shrub with bright, yellow flowers and soft, finely divided leaves.