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| Gaultheria - Ericaceae (Heath family) |
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| See also Winter Garden Collection (Available in Fall only) |
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| Common name - Wintergreen |
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| Flowering period - Fruit is a bright red berry which persists on the plant all winter. |
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| Height - Grows to 4" to 6" tall (10-15 cm). |
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| How to grow - Plant in part sun. May prefer a bit of shade, but does well in full sun if the soil is not too dry. Tolerates heavy shade, but will grow and fruit best with plenty of light. |
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| Features - Evergreen shrub or small tree. A small forest plant with glossy evergreen leaves. |
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| Soil - Requires a well-drained, acidic soil. |
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Tips - Edible fruit. The berries and tender young leaves have a pleasant, wintergreen flavor. The mature leaves can be used to make tea. Spreads slowly by rhizomes to
form a colony. |
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| Uses - Ideal for containers and rock gardens. |
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| Hardiness - Hardy to USDA zones 3 to 7. |
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| Note - Please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information |
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