Botanical Name: Gaultheria shallon Add
Common Name: Salal, Lemon Leaves  
Plant photo of: Gaultheria shallon
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California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Jennifer Chandler
  • Description

  • Notes

Salal is an evergreen shrub bearing pinkish flowers in spring. Given full sun and poor, dry soil, it grows to 2' tall. When planted in shaded areas with rich soil, it will grow to 4'-10' tall. This plant is a California native.