Gaultheria Species, Lemon-Leaf Salal, Oregon Wintergreen

I have planted a bunch of salal plugs, ordered from the King Country Conservation Plant Sale. They are in part shade to sun. They live, b...Read Moreut after 4 years, are barely getting started. The ones in the sun are growing fastest. They dont seem to need summer water, but do seem to like places with lots of tree litter. I have some older established ones, providing valuable evergreen filler in dry shady places under conifers. The older ones are vigorous, and spread steadily but slowly.

Groundcover plant that works best when planted at the base of trees or in naturalized areas. Will tolerate some drought and shade but ten...Read Moreds to grow tall in shade. Prefers acidic soil that is well drained. Prune to keep looking fresh. Have seen mowed at some height which produces a clean low ground-cover. Evergreen foliage is attractive and often used in floral arrangements. Fruit can be used for crumble/pies.