Gaultheria procumbens
WINTERGREEN, TEA BERRY
Ericaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

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Origins: North America

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Gaultheria procumbens
WINTERGREEN, TEA BERRY
Ericaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic

Ornamental Fruit: berry

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & oriental designs

Uses: border, soil binding, groundcovers, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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