Gaultheria shallon Shallon (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria shallon
Shallon
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria shallon plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. Occasionally naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shallon.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria shallon
Common Name:  Shallon
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Grows on sandy or peaty soils in shady positions from the coast up to elevations of 800 metres[60].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade[11, 182], but it can also succeed in full sun. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil[11, 182]. One report says that it can succeed in dry shade[188] and another that it can withstand considerable drought once it is established[208]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[184]. A vigorous suckering plant, it can be invasive when growing in good conditions, but responds to cutting back[1, 28]. It also succeeds when planted under trees[28, 49]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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