Salal
Gaultheria shallon
EdibleZones 6–8shrubgroundcover
Gaultheria shallon is an evergreen shrub in the heather family (Ericaceae), native to western North America. Common names include salal, shallon, or gaultheria.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Deep shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 1.2 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 6–8
- Layers
- shrub, groundcover
Functional roles
foodfruitgroundcoverwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
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When: Divide spring
Evergreen edible-berry groundcover for acid shade under trees; spreads to form thickets.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.