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Gaultheria Species, Chilean Wintergreen

Gaultheriamucronata

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gaultheria (gol-THAIR-ee-uh)
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Species
mucronata (muh-kron-AH-tuh)
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Synonym
Arbutus mucronata
Arbutus rigida
Brossaea mucronata
Gaultheria fergana
Gaultheria remyana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Marysville, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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