Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Gaultheria

Species:

Gaultheria subcorymbosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

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; sow on surface of acidic, moist medium.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash