Gaultheria fragrantissima
Also Known As
- Gaultheria forrestii
- Forrest's Wintergreen
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 1'-5'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-8b
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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