Gaultheria shallon (Shallon)

Oregon Wintergreen, Salal, Shallon, Shallon Bush

Native to western North America, Gaultheria shallon (Shallon) is a dense, robust, evergreen shrub with erect or spreading, intricately branched stems. They are covered with heart-shaped, nearly round, leathery, glossy green leaves that turn reddish-purple with winter cold. The evergreen foliage is so attractive that it is often used by florists in flower arrangements. In spring to mid summer, small, urn-shaped, white or light pink flowers dangle along reddish bristly stems in the upper leaf axils. They are followed by edible dark-blue berries that ripen in late summer.  The berries can be eaten fresh, cooked and dried. They are also a source of food for birds and mammals. Spreading by underground stems, Shallon will spread over time to form an attractive ground cover. Perfect for shady areas.

• Grows up to 4-10 ft. tall and wide (120-300 cm). Will spread to form thickets in the landscape.
• A part shade to full shade lover, this plant is best grown in moist or dry, acidic, well-drained soils.
• Perfect for beds and borders, banks and slopes, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, containers or as a groundcover. Great shrub for shade or woodland gardens.
• Excellent resistance to pests and diseases.
• Prune immediately after flowering.
• Propagate by seed or by division of plants. Pot up with soil attached for best results.
• Native to western North America from California to British Columbia.

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Requirement
Hardiness	6,7,8
Heat Zones	6,7,8
Climate Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type	Shrubs
Plant Family	Ericaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	< 1'
Spread	< 1'
Water Needs	Low, Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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