A small forest plant with glossy evergreen leaves. Fruit is a bright red berry which persists on the plant all winter. The berries and tender young leaves have a pleasant, wintergreen flavor. The mature leaves can be used to make tea. Spreads slowly by rhizomes to form a colony. Requires a well-drained, acidic soil. May prefer a bit of shade, but does well in full sun if the soil is not too dry. Tolerates heavy shade, but will grow and fruit best with plenty of light.
Wintergreen; Teaberry; Checkerberry (gaultheria procumbens)
$9.95
(Ericaceae – heath family)
Evergreen subshrub • Ht 4-6″ • Zones 3-7
Native to Eastern and Central North America
Categories: Edible Plants, Natives, Shrubs
Light Prefrences | Partial Shade, Shade, Sun |
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Soil Type | Dry Soil, Moist Soil |
Zones | Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7 |
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