Native evergreen shrub, spreads by layering, suckering, and sprouting. Small white flowers. Moist to dry, full to part sun.

Height: This evergreen suckering and spreading shrub can grow from 1 to 8 ft. tall. Sometimes called a ground cover but can reach some height in a perfect habitat.

Habitat: Grows best in moist to dry soil full to part sun.

Foliage: Dark green, leathery, shiny, alternate, leaves with red edges on new growth.

Flowers: Small bell shaped white to light pink flowers bloom May to July.

Fruits: Edible berries are dark purple to purple blue.

Natural Habitat: Found in forest understory to coastal areas.

Why is it good for my garden? This native evergreen deserves a second look as a lush shrub that forms thickets for good bird habitat. Salal grows with rich-green leaves in shade or partial shade year round. Berries can be used to make jellies or jams, or if you’re a bird-watcher, can be left as food for visiting birds. Salal can tolerate coastal conditions and some salt spray. Band-tailed Pigeon like these berries.

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For more information please check out the Burke Herbarium link below:

http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection/taxon.php?Taxon=Gaultheria%20shallon