Plant Details

Gaultheria shallon

Salal, shallon

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General Information

Scientific name: Gaultheria shallon
Also known as: Salal, shallon

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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