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Gaultheria mucronata [red-berried]
Also Known As
- Gaultheria mucronata 'Rubra'
- Pernettya 'Rubra'
- Pernettya mucronata 'Rubra'
- Female Prickly Heath
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Gaultheria mucronata [red-berried] plant details
Gaultheria mucronata [red-berried] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria mucronata [red-berried]
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria mucronata [red-berried]
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Gaultheria mucronata [red-berried]
Gardening facts about Gaultheria mucronata [red-berried] plant
How to Grow Gaultheria mucronata [red-berried]
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Pernettya mucronata 'Alba', White-Fruited Prickly Heath
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 2'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Gaultheria prostrata, Pernettya prostrata
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
aka Wintergreen
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Salal, Shallon
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-5'
Width: 5'-6'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Gaulnettya x wisleyensis 'Wisley Pearl', Gaultheria X Gaulnettya wisleyensis 'Wisley Pearl', Gaulthettya wisleyensis, X Gaulnettya wisleyensis
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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