Gaultheria mucronata Pink Snowdrop™
Common name: 
Pink Snowdrop Chilean Pernettya
Pronunciation: 
gawl-THEE-ree-a mew-kron-AH-ta
Family: 
Ericaceae
Genus: 
Gaultheria
Synonyms: 
Pernettya mucronata Pink Snowdrop™
Type: 
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Evergreen shrub, apparently similar to the species type except that it produces pink fruit.
  • Sun, part shade.  Best in moist, acid soil.  Tolerates wind and wet conditions.  Tops need pruning to stay attractive.
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 7      
  • Silverton, Oregon: The Oregon Garden.
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  • plant habit, fruiting

    plant habit, fruiting

  • fruit and leaves

    fruit and leaves