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Gaultheria dumicola

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-9'
  • W: 3'-9'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Gaultheria dumicola plant details

Gaultheria dumicola is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria dumicola

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 9 FT - wide, 3 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rare, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria dumicola

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another first introduction into cultivation, this is an evergreen shrubby relative of rhododendrons and our west coast native salal (G. shallon ). Long arching branches with large ovate leaves and softly bristly stems. The leaves are quite leathery with deeply impressed veins and a long acuminate drip tip. The small reddish flowers are followed by purple-black fruits in autumn.

Gardening facts about Gaultheria dumicola plant

How to Grow Gaultheria dumicola

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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