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    Gaultheria fragrantissima

    Also Known As

    • Gaultheria forrestii
    • Forrest's Wintergreen

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 1'-5'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-8b

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    Gaultheria fragrantissima plant details

    Gaultheria fragrantissima is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria fragrantissima

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria fragrantissima

    USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Discovered by Forrest in 1906. native to Yunnan China at altitudes of 10,800-12,000'. Fragrant white flowers contrast with dark bright green leaves. "Prussian blue" globose fruits are an added attraction of this spreading rounded shrub. Grows 1-5' tall.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Gaultheria fragrantissima plant

    How to Grow Gaultheria fragrantissima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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