Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Gaultheria

Species:

Gaultheria japonica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, purple

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 30–60 days; germination is slow and erratic.

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