Gaultheria shallon
Gaultheria shallon
Salal
Pacific Northwest evergreen groundcover or low spreading shrub that tolerates dry shade to full sun. Urn-shaped white flowers appear in spring and produce dark purple edible berries. Leaves are often used by florists. (Groundcover)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring 3-6' tall x 2-3' wide Sun Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -10° to 0°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Culinary Uses Culinary UsesDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantEdible Parts Edible Parts
Evergreen EvergreenFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or BarkMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Native to NorthWest Native to NorthWestProstrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habit
Winter Bird Feeders Winter Bird Feeders