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salal

salal

Gaultheria shallon

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 7b – Zone 10b

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Salal is a native Pacific Northwest shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and small white to pink bell-shaped flowers followed by dark purple berries. It thrives in woodland conditions and is valued for both ornamental interest and edible fruit.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–6β€² tall Γ— 4–10β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Ericaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, California)

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with