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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

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) — which can grow up to 5 inches long; thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 6 feet, image 83

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 6 feet; which can grow up to 5 inches long

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America; it prefers partial shade to, image 73

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — offering low-maintenance ground cover and year-round foliage for naturalistic landscapes; this versatile plant thrives in a

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — regional flavor.<br><br>For optimal growth

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Flourishing in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9; pink flowers in the garden, image 55

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — add year-round interest.<br><br>Spring brings a cascade of delicate bell-shaped flowers; from full sun to deep shade, image 84

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — It is ideal for woodland settings, naturalized areas, or as an understory plant beneath larger trees; shrub for deep, image 69

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 6 feet; which can grow up to 5 inches long, image 74

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — regional flavor.<br><br>For optimal growth; salal flaunts leathery leaves and pink-tinged white blooms in spring, followed by

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — add year-round interest.<br><br>Spring brings a cascade of delicate bell-shaped flowers; from full sun to deep shade, image 60

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — These blossoms add subtle charm to the garden before giving way to edible

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — These blossoms add subtle charm to the garden before giving way to edible; salal (Gaultheria shallon) is an evergreen, image 63

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is an evergreen shrub native to the western regions of North America

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — each approximately 1/3 inch in size

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — which can grow up to 5 inches long; thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 6 feet

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — dark purple berries toward the end of summer; each approximately 1/3 inch in size

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — this versatile plant thrives in a variety of lighting conditions; offering low-maintenance ground cover and year-round, image 56

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 6 feet

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal flaunts leathery leaves and pink-tinged white blooms in spring, followed by edible, dark purple berries; regional

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — These blossoms add subtle charm to the garden before giving way to edible; salal (Gaultheria shallon) is an evergreen, image 87

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Flourishing in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9; pink flowers in the garden

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — regional flavor.<br><br>For optimal growth; salal flaunts leathery leaves and pink-tinged white blooms in spring, image 66

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America; it prefers partial shade to full sun and

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