Gaultheria ovatifolia Oregon Wintergreen, Western Teaberry |
| DescriptionCode: 7232 | Family: Ericaceae | Genus: Gaultheria | Plant Type:Perennial | Small evergreen perennial with small light pink or white urn-shaped flowers in summer. Edible, scarlet berries have a wintergreen flavor and appear late in the season. | Blooms: Summer | | Growth Rate: Moderate,Slow | Size Range: 6-8" tall x 12" wide |
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Cultural InformationExposure Part Shade Shade | Soil: Average,Well-drained,Loam | Water Use: Low,Moderate | Maintenance: Low | Hardiness Zone: 6,7,8,9 Cold Hardy to -10° to 0°F |
| Features and Benefits Culinary Uses | Evergreen | Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark | Native to NorthWest | Rockery or Alpine Plant |
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Grown by: Blooming Nursery,Inc & Blooming Junction
3839 SW Golf Course Road, Cornelius, OR 97113 Ph: (503) 357-2904 Fax: (503) 357-2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com