Gaultheria pumila (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria pumila
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria pumila plant species is found in S. America - Falklands, S. Chile. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Andromeda empetrifolia. Arbutus pumila. Pernettya empetrifolia. P. magellanica. P. pumila. (L.f.)Hook.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria pumila
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  (L.f.)Middleton.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.05   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Heath, bogs, swamps, open wet places and woods to 900 metres, north to latitude 50° south in Chile[69].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light moist but well-drained humus-rich lime-free soil in sun or semi-shade[1, 11]. Grows well in a rock garden[11]. Fruits are produced abundantly on plants growing in the wild[11]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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