Gaultheria shallon (salal) bears showy, light pink and fragrant flowers during early spring to early summer. This shrub is spreading in form and has medium green foliage that is showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Gaultheria shallon (salal) is showy and aromatic. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, culinary, cut flowers, ground cover, foundation, mass planting, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics
Birds are attracted to Gaultheria shallon . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
