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