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    Gaultheria mucronata 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • Pernettya mucronata 'Alba'
    • White-Fruited Prickly Heath

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Gaultheria mucronata 'Alba' plant details

    Gaultheria mucronata 'Alba' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by pink and white fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria mucronata 'Alba'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria mucronata 'Alba'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    P. mucronata is "the showiest of all dwarf evergreens in fruit" (Hillier); this form has marble-like white berries tinged pink (poisonous); wonderful massed as a groundcover. S-PSh/M-W/Acid

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Gaultheria mucronata 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Gaultheria mucronata 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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