Salal
Common Name: Salal
Genus: Gaultheria
Species: shallon
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 120cm
Spread: 200cm
Time to plant seeds: October to March
Time to divide plants: March to March
Flowering period:
May
to
June
This is a rather attractive thicket-forming, evergreen shrub from the west coast of North America with thick leathery leaves. The little clusters of pretty, pinkish, urn-shaped flowers are followed by aromatic, dark purple, edible berries. In mild climates it can be invasive.
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