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SPECIES Woody Plants Gaultheria shallon
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Salal

Gaultheria shallon
Salal
Oregon Wintergreen
Ericaceae
Gaultheria
Gaultheria shallon
Pursh
BC
Characteristics
Shrub
Evergreen
6
Sun, Partial Shade
Sand
Dry, Normal, Moist, Wet
No
No
Yes
No
Habitat Considerations
Pacific Maritime, Montane Cordillera
Forest, Woodland, Forest Edge, Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field, Swamp/Marsh, Bog/Fen, Rocky Bluff
Design Considerations
40 cm
300 cm
May - Jun
White/Cream|Pink
Yes
Yes
Purple|Red|Blue
Yes
Squirrels, Birds, Hummingbirds
No
Conservation Status
Interesting Tidbits
A staple food of NW coastal First Nations. Can be eaten fresh, cooked and dried. Salal makes excellent jelly. Florists use the evergreen branches in arrangements. Deer browse on new leaves and berries, used as winter browse by deer as well.

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