Gaultheria shallon (Salal, Shallon)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusGaultheria
Speciesshallon
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginWestern North America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread0.5 - 1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionShrub that spreads by underground stems.
ShapeMat-forming.
LandscapeAs ground cover, flower beds, low maintenance cover, city & urban gardens, informal rock gardens or as a specimen.
PropagationBy seed or division.
CultivationGrow in moist, acidic but well-drained soil under partial shade.
PestsNo known pests or diseases.
Bark/Stem DescriptionReddish-brown bristly stems. Mature growth is woodier and robust while new growth is softer and smoother with less bristles.
Leaf DescriptionOvate heart-shaped dark green to vivid green leaves.
Flower DescriptionSmall bell-shaped white pendant flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSmall, slightly hairy, edible dark purple fruits.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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