Gaultheria pumila
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Basic Information
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: gaultheria
Plant ID (slug): gaultheria-pumila
Numeric ID: 785
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Gaultheria pumila is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.6 m (2ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Southern S. America - S. Chile.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Ground Cover;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Used like huckleberries[11, 69, 177]. The fruit is up to 22mm in diameter[200].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Gaultheria pumila leucocarpa PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Gaultheria pumila leucocarpa is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.