Gaultheria mucronata (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria mucronata
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria mucronata plant species is found in S. America - S. Chile, S. Argentina. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arbutus mucronata. Pernettya mucronata. P. speciosa.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria mucronata
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  (L.f.)Hook.&Arn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1.2

Habitat:  Open wet Nothfagus and Drimys forest, dominant or co-dominant with Chiliotrichum in shrub communities fringing forests above high water mark and in transition to swamps and bogs from sea level to 700m

General Uses: The plant can be used to make a low hedge[29]. A good ground cover plant for a sunny position, forming dense thickets[197]. They are best spaced about 60cm apart each way[208]. Plants can be cut back in the spring if they are becoming too lanky and open in growth[208].

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