Gaultheria procumbens
Wintergreen
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Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Description
G. procumbens is native to eastern North America. It bears oval 2-inch long glossy dark green leaves. When bruised, it's foliage releases a strong wintergreen odor. It also bears small pinkish white summer flowers, followed by scarlet berries.
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Blooming
Leave spent flowers on the plant as the aromatic fruit is quite attractive.
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Growth
Depending on the species, can grow as high as 10 ft. Grows well in partial shade; can take full sun in all but the hottest climates. The large broadleaf varieties are the most frost hardy. They can be grown as a groundcover a trim or even in containers. Gaultheria grows best in partial shade. Tolerates full sun only if the soil is moist at all times.
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Planting
When used as a groundcover, space 10-14" apart. Grow from seed or from half half-hardened cuttings. Wintergreen also layers naturally when a stem stays in contact with the ground.
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Pest
Thrips and aphids can be a minor problem. Other problems include fungal spots, black mildew, leaf gall, and powdery mildew.
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Interesting facts
Wintergreen produce the aptly named Oil of Wintergreen, or methyl salicylate. When combined with sugar in certain kinds of breath mints, they spark when crushed or chewed.
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Soil and irrigation
They all need moist, acid soil rich in organic matter with regular water. In rainless summers water weekly.
