Salal – Gaultheria shallon

Large Gallon Container | Evergreen Ground Cover, Edible Berries & Floral Foliage

Add year-round greenery and native woodland character to your landscape with Salal (Gaultheria shallon). This broadleaf evergreen shrub is native to the Pacific Coast, ranging from Alaska to California, where it naturally grows beneath conifer forests at lower elevations.

With its dense growth habit, attractive evergreen leaves, seasonal flowers, and edible dark berries, Salal is a versatile choice for woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, and erosion-control plantings.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Gaultheria shallon

• Common name: Salal

• Plant type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub

• Container: Large gallon container

• USDA hardiness zones: 7–10

• Native range: Alaska to California

• Growth habit: Dense, spreading shrub that can form thickets

Garden Uses

Salal works well in a variety of landscape settings:

• Evergreen ground cover

• Woodland understory plantings

• Naturalized garden areas

• Informal hedges

• Erosion-control plantings

• Companion planting with rhododendrons and ferns

Its dense growth makes it useful for filling landscape areas with lasting greenery.

Size and Growing Conditions

Salal grows differently depending on its growing environment:

• Full sun: Approximately 2 feet tall

• Shade: Approximately 4–10 feet tall

It grows best in moist, acidic, organically rich soil. It can grow in either shade or full sun, with plant height and growth habit influenced by light and site conditions.

Flowers, Berries & Wildlife

Salal blooms in late spring, followed by edible black berries in late summer.

The berries can be enjoyed fresh or used to make pies and jellies. Salal also supports local wildlife:

• Hummingbirds visit the flowers for nectar.

• Songbirds, squirrels, and bears eat the berries.

• Deer and elk browse the foliage.

Floral Arrangement Uses

Salal branches and evergreen leaves are popular additions to floral arrangements, bringing attractive greenery and texture to bouquets and decorative displays.

Shipping Information

Free shipping is available to most locations.

We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, or locations considered remote without a freight surcharge.

Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment. Please let us know upon arrival if you have any concerns about your plant's condition.

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