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Snowberries (Gaultheria)
Snowberries are a widespread group of evergreen shrubs in the heather family known for their thick, often leathery leaves. The popular flavoring "wintergreen" is often produced from several of these plants, most commonly G. procumbens. Many species within this genus are also planted as popular temperate-climate ornamentals, due to their handsome flowers and evergreen leaves. The genus is named after a leading naturalist and botanist in Canada from the eighteenth century.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Snowberries
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Attributes of Snowberries
Plant Height
1.5 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Snowberries
Distribution of Snowberries
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Distribution Map of Snowberries
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Snowberries
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The snowberries genus, comprising hardy evergreen shrubs, requires moderate care. The Basic Care Needs entail indirect sunlight, moist but well-draining soil, and cool temperatures. Common Challenges include vulnerability to leaf spots, fungal diseases, and insect attacks. Snowberries species may struggle under extreme temperature fluctuations and waterlogged soils. For Seasonal Considerations, in colder months, mulching can prevent frost damage. Spring is ideal for propagation. Summer pruning helps maintain shape and health, while autumn feeding encourages vigorous growth.
How to Water Snowberries?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Snowberries?
How to Propagate Snowberries?
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8 most common species：
Salal
Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is a plant species native to western North America. Salal is commonly associated with the Western poison oak. This plant's leaves and berries are edible. The leaves and berries can function as an appetite suppressant and are often included in jams and pies.
Wintergreen
Wintergreen (*Gaultheria procumbens*) is a plant species also referred to as the following names: "American wintergreen", "Checkerberry", "Boxberry", and "Spreading wintergreen." This plant is a member of the blueberry family. It's mostly found in hardwood forests that have acidic soil and moderate shade. When crushed, the leaves release a wintergreen scent.
Prickly heath
Prickly heath is noted for its sharply pointed, spikey leaves which give rise to its common name. Prickly heath is reported as an invasive alien species in Ireland, where it has escaped gardens and thrived in the wild. When cultivated, it is utilized as a hedge and for groundcover.
Turpentine scrub
Turpentine scrub (Gaultheria crassa) is a small shrub with attractive leathery leaves and small purple flowers. The plant has an aeolian propagation system, which means that its seeds are spread by the wind. The name Gaultheria honors the French botanist Jean François Gaultier (1708 - 1756).
Creeping snowberry
Creeping snowberry (Gaultheria hispidula) is native to North America. It is a low-growing vine that favors a cool, damp habitat. It produces small, white edible berries which taste and smell like wintergreen. Deforestation and invasion by garden escapees threaten this species, and it is listed as endangered in some U.S. states and extinct in others.
Prickly heath 'Bell's Seedling'
Prickly heath 'Bell's Seedling' blooms with masses of small white flowers that are followed by dark pink berries. The leaves are evergreen and the shrub has a medium, compact size. This is a cultivar of Gaultheria mucronata. This plant is very tolerant of air pollution making it ideal for in-city gardens.
Waxberry
Gaultheria hispida is a small, erect multi-branched shrub, in the family Ericaceae. G. hispida can grow up to 2 m in a protected site, such as a forest, but will be smaller in more exposed alpine sites. Its leaves grow to be 4 to 9 cm long and appear dark green and glossy, with depressed veins and finely serrated leaf margins, tinged copper.
Prickly heath 'Snow White'
Prickly heath 'Snow White' offers small snow-white, urn-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are followed by plump large and unusually white fruits. It is a cultivar of Prickly heath and is named for the white color of the blooms and fruits. Gardeners choose this cultivar for its overall hardiness and its resistance to honey fungus.
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Salal
Salal
Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is a plant species native to western North America. Salal is commonly associated with the Western poison oak. This plant's leaves and berries are edible. The leaves and berries can function as an appetite suppressant and are often included in jams and pies.
Wintergreen
Wintergreen
Wintergreen (*Gaultheria procumbens*) is a plant species also referred to as the following names: "American wintergreen", "Checkerberry", "Boxberry", and "Spreading wintergreen." This plant is a member of the blueberry family. It's mostly found in hardwood forests that have acidic soil and moderate shade. When crushed, the leaves release a wintergreen scent.
Prickly heath
Prickly heath
Prickly heath is noted for its sharply pointed, spikey leaves which give rise to its common name. Prickly heath is reported as an invasive alien species in Ireland, where it has escaped gardens and thrived in the wild. When cultivated, it is utilized as a hedge and for groundcover.
Turpentine scrub
Turpentine scrub
Turpentine scrub (Gaultheria crassa) is a small shrub with attractive leathery leaves and small purple flowers. The plant has an aeolian propagation system, which means that its seeds are spread by the wind. The name Gaultheria honors the French botanist Jean François Gaultier (1708 - 1756).
Creeping snowberry
Creeping snowberry
Creeping snowberry (Gaultheria hispidula) is native to North America. It is a low-growing vine that favors a cool, damp habitat. It produces small, white edible berries which taste and smell like wintergreen. Deforestation and invasion by garden escapees threaten this species, and it is listed as endangered in some U.S. states and extinct in others.
Prickly heath 'Bell's Seedling'
Prickly heath 'Bell's Seedling'
Prickly heath 'Bell's Seedling' blooms with masses of small white flowers that are followed by dark pink berries. The leaves are evergreen and the shrub has a medium, compact size. This is a cultivar of Gaultheria mucronata. This plant is very tolerant of air pollution making it ideal for in-city gardens.
Waxberry
Waxberry
Gaultheria hispida is a small, erect multi-branched shrub, in the family Ericaceae. G. hispida can grow up to 2 m in a protected site, such as a forest, but will be smaller in more exposed alpine sites. Its leaves grow to be 4 to 9 cm long and appear dark green and glossy, with depressed veins and finely serrated leaf margins, tinged copper.
Prickly heath 'Snow White'
Prickly heath 'Snow White'
Prickly heath 'Snow White' offers small snow-white, urn-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are followed by plump large and unusually white fruits. It is a cultivar of Prickly heath and is named for the white color of the blooms and fruits. Gardeners choose this cultivar for its overall hardiness and its resistance to honey fungus.
Prickly heath 'Mulberry Wine'
Prickly heath 'Mulberry Wine'
Just like the parent plant, Prickly heath, the prickly heath 'Mulberry Wine' cultivar blooms white flowers in the summer. What makes this cultivar unique is its mulberry-colored fruits. Other varieties produce fruits in different colors. Its this unique color that gives the cultivar its name, 'Mulberry Wine'. Gardeners love that this is a hardy shrub that is resistant to rabbits.
Prickly heath 'Wintertime'
Prickly heath 'Wintertime'
Prickly heath 'Wintertime' is an evergreen shrub cultivar is known for creating white flowers in the spring and berries in the winter (hence the name). Some flowers may bloom early in the year. People often use this as an ornamental plant in their yard to add a pop of color during winter.
Evergreen shrubs
Evergreen shrubs
Evergreen shrubs is a fascinating plant with many unique characteristics. This evergreen shrub, native to Borneo, showcases delicate white flowers and vibrant red berries. The plant is also known for its ability to attract birds and insects, making it a wonderful addition to any garden. Its name, Gaultheria borneensis, hints at its origin and adds an exotic touch to its allure. With its striking appearance and versatile uses, evergreen shrubs is sure to captivate nature enthusiasts.
Gaultheria leucocarpa
Gaultheria leucocarpa
The gaultheria leucocarpa is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. The leaves and flowers of the gaultheria leucocarpa produce wintergreen oil, which is commonly used as an insect repellant. Its sweet scent has also been used to enhance the smell of clothes.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
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More Genus
Snowberries
Gaultheria
Snowberries are a widespread group of evergreen shrubs in the heather family known for their thick, often leathery leaves. The popular flavoring "wintergreen" is often produced from several of these plants, most commonly G. procumbens. Many species within this genus are also planted as popular temperate-climate ornamentals, due to their handsome flowers and evergreen leaves. The genus is named after a leading naturalist and botanist in Canada from the eighteenth century.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
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Key Facts About Snowberries
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Attributes of Snowberries
Plant Height
1.5 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Snowberries
Distribution of Snowberries
Feedback
Distribution Map of Snowberries
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Snowberries
Feedback
The snowberries genus, comprising hardy evergreen shrubs, requires moderate care. The Basic Care Needs entail indirect sunlight, moist but well-draining soil, and cool temperatures. Common Challenges include vulnerability to leaf spots, fungal diseases, and insect attacks. Snowberries species may struggle under extreme temperature fluctuations and waterlogged soils. For Seasonal Considerations, in colder months, mulching can prevent frost damage. Spring is ideal for propagation. Summer pruning helps maintain shape and health, while autumn feeding encourages vigorous growth.
How to Water Snowberries?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Snowberries?
How to Propagate Snowberries?
How to Plant Snowberries?
Exploring the Snowberries Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Salal
Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is a plant species native to western North America. Salal is commonly associated with the Western poison oak. This plant's leaves and berries are edible. The leaves and berries can function as an appetite suppressant and are often included in jams and pies.
Wintergreen
Wintergreen (*Gaultheria procumbens*) is a plant species also referred to as the following names: "American wintergreen", "Checkerberry", "Boxberry", and "Spreading wintergreen." This plant is a member of the blueberry family. It's mostly found in hardwood forests that have acidic soil and moderate shade. When crushed, the leaves release a wintergreen scent.
Prickly heath
Prickly heath is noted for its sharply pointed, spikey leaves which give rise to its common name. Prickly heath is reported as an invasive alien species in Ireland, where it has escaped gardens and thrived in the wild. When cultivated, it is utilized as a hedge and for groundcover.
Turpentine scrub
Turpentine scrub (Gaultheria crassa) is a small shrub with attractive leathery leaves and small purple flowers. The plant has an aeolian propagation system, which means that its seeds are spread by the wind. The name Gaultheria honors the French botanist Jean François Gaultier (1708 - 1756).
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All Species of Snowberries
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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