Gaultheria ovatifolia Mountain checkerberry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria ovatifolia
Mountain checkerberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria ovatifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain checkerberry.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria ovatifolia
Common Name:  Mountain checkerberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Various habitats from fairly dry yellow pine forests to sub-alpine bogs[60].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade[11, 182]. This species prefers considerable shade[1]. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil[11, 182]. Closely related to G. humifusa[182]. Reputed to be rather difficult in cultivation[11], it does not grow well in S. England[1]. The plant can make a good nesting place for mice, these mice then eat the bark of the stems in winter causing die-back. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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