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Western Teaberry

Gaultheriaovatifolia

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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

ovatifolia (oh-vay-tih-FOH-lee-a)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

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Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | neutral

If you have a moist, semi-shady area, then the western teaberry can be used as a groundcover. The evergreen glossy leaves are produced o...Read More

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