Gaultheria x wisleyensis

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Basic Information

Family: Ericaceae

Genus: gaultheria

Plant ID (slug): gaultheria-x-wisleyensis

Numeric ID: 19609

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Gaultheria x wisleyensis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

A hybrid of garden origin, Gaultheria shallon x G. mucronata.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[11]. Not much flavour but reasonably palatable[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Gaultheria x wisleyensis