Gaultheria fragrantissima

Gaultheria fragrantissima

Native to:
China | India | Jawa | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Myanmar | Nepal | Sri Lanka | Sumatera | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ericaceae
Genus:
Gaultheria
Species:
Gaultheria fragrantissima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 1-2 months to break dormancy.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow at 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months. Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water for approximately 7 days. Discard water. * peat based medium, prone to damping off

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society