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Salal

Gaultheria Shallon

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Overview

Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America. Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 6 feet. Salal flaunts leathery leaves and pink-tinged white blooms in spring, followed by edible, dark purple berries. It prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil, offering low-maintenance ground cover and year-round foliage for naturalistic landscapes.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 5–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America; it prefers partial shade to, image 97
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — acidic soil rich in organic matter; the fruit is a favorite among local wildlife and can be used in jams and jellies for a uniqueSalal (Gaultheria Shallon) — The fruit is a favorite among local wildlife and can be used in jams and jellies for a uniqueSalal (Gaultheria Shallon) — shrub for deep shade or half or shade; it is ideal for woodland settings, naturalized areas, or as an understory plant, image 72Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — shrub with pink blooms; ranging in color from white to pale pinkSalal (Gaultheria Shallon) — bushy growth habit that provides excellent ground cover and erosion control; salal prefers well-drained, image 58Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is an evergreen shrub native to the western regions of North America; these blossoms add, image 54+110

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
2–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America; it prefers partial shade to, image 97
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — acidic soil rich in organic matter; the fruit is a favorite among local wildlife and can be used in jams and jellies for a unique
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — The fruit is a favorite among local wildlife and can be used in jams and jellies for a unique
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — shrub for deep shade or half or shade; it is ideal for woodland settings, naturalized areas, or as an understory plant, image 72
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — shrub with pink blooms; ranging in color from white to pale pink
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — bushy growth habit that provides excellent ground cover and erosion control; salal prefers well-drained, image 58
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is an evergreen shrub native to the western regions of North America; these blossoms add, image 54
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — It prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil; salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub, image 52
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — pink flowers in the garden; flourishing in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9, image 94
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — dark purple berries toward the end of summer
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — dark purple berries toward the end of summer; each approximately 1/3 inch in size, image 64
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Flourishing in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — It is ideal for woodland settings, naturalized areas, or as an understory plant beneath larger trees; shrub for deep, image 93
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — It is ideal for woodland settings, naturalized areas, or as an understory plant beneath larger trees
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — which can grow up to 5 inches long
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — ranging in color from white to pale pink; shrub with pink blooms, image 86
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — each approximately 1/3 inch in size; dark purple berries toward the end of summer, image 61
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — shrub for deep shade or half or shade
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America; it prefers partial shade to, image 49
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is an evergreen shrub native to the western regions of North America; these blossoms add, image 78
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — ranging in color from white to pale pink; shrub with pink blooms, image 62
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — It prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — from full sun to deep shade; add year-round interest.<br><br>Spring brings a cascade of delicate bell-shaped flowers, image 57
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — add year-round interest.<br><br>Spring brings a cascade of delicate bell-shaped flowers; from full sun to deep shade
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