Gaultheria shallon
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Gaultheria shallon
Also known as:
Salal, shallon
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.20 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
8-11
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid
Acid
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Tea
Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Ground cover
Dye, Ground cover
Description
Fruit - can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried for later consumption. The sweet and juicy fruit has a pleasant flavor and is suitable for eating fresh. It can also be processed into jam, cakes, beverages, and so on, or dried and used as raisins. The fruits are about 10 mm in size and are produced for several weeks in late summer. Additionally, the leaves can be used to make a delicious tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry |
Symphoricarpos albus can help protect Gaultheria shallon from pests and provide complementary foliage for ground cover. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus can attract pollinators to the area, benefiting Gaultheria shallon by increasing fruit set and biodiversity. |
|
Cornus mas Cornelian cherry dogwood |
Cornus mas can provide early spring blooms that attract beneficial insects to the area, assisting Gaultheria shallon’s growth. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide shelter and protection for Gaultheria shallon, while also enhancing soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia can enhance pollination in the area and provide edible fruits, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. |