Gaultheria shallon

Oregon wintergreen

  • Leathery, evergreen leaves
  • Pinkish-white blooms in spring to summer
  • Purple berries are enjoyed by birds

This evergreen shrub is prized in the floral industry for its long-lasting greenery in bouquets. It has glossy, leathery leaves with a coarse texture and grows rapidly in shaded areas. Ideal for naturalized or woodland gardens, it provides wildlife food, cover, and habitat. With dark brown to gray bark and reddish-burgundy young stems, it offers visual interest.

Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Evergreen
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Fast Growing
• Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Supports Bees
Flower Color
• Pink
• White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer Bloomer
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Full Shade
Habit
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gaultheria shallon

Plant in part to full shade in moist, well-drained soil. Prune immediately after flowering.