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Northwest Natives  /  Native Shrubs

SALAL (Gaultheria shallon)


SALAL (Gaultheria shallon)
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DESCRIPTION:

Native to maritime lowlands of Western North America, this understory shrub with edible black berries grows in clusters. Blueberry-sized fruit were a staple food of N.W. Coastal Indians, eaten fresh, cooked and dried. Salal makes an excellent jelly.  Young bright green leaves have a delicious lemon flavor.  Stems with large, leathery, coin-shaped evergreen leaves are used as filler in floral arrangements. In sun, will be about 2 ft. tall, in shade up to 6 ft. Spreads via aggressive runners and can colonize large patches in favorable conditions; one of few shrubs that can thrive in dry shade.

ZONE: 7-9

POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming, May-July. Self-fertile.

RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE: Full sun to full shade, balanced moisture preferred during establishment. As a member of the heather family, will tolerate poor soils.  No pruning necessary, trim as needed.  Berries ripen late summer - usually in September.

CHILL HOURS:  None needed

DISEASE RESISTANCE:  Excellent.

SIZE AT MATURITY: to 6' x 6'





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