Photo of Gaultheria hookeri foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Gaultheria hookeri

Also Known As

  • Hookers Gaultheria

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Gaultheria hookeri plant details

Gaultheria hookeri is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria hookeri

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria hookeri

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The carpet of leathery leaves formed by this 2' EG is ?an impressive sight? in fall when its bristly stems are crowded with pea-sized fruit in varying in ?colour from purple to a startling indigo blue? (R. Lancaster). PSh-Sh/M/Acid
AROMATIC WINTERGREEN - Native to warm temperate woodland, an evergreen with glossy dark green foliage. Hardy zone 7-10. Likes bright shade and moist well drained soil. Grows 2-3ft tall and spreads 3-4ft wide. Likes acidic soil. White bell like flowers in spring. Makes a great low hedge or groundcover. Blue, purple and mauve berries in the fall. Grown and shipped in 4.5" pot.
Evergreen shrub, glossy, dark green foliage, white blooms, different shades of blue fruit Zone 7-9. 12"-36", China shade-sun, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Gaultheria hookeri plant

How to Grow Gaultheria hookeri

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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