shrub

Salal

Gaultheria shallon

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Salal (Gaultheria shallon) — a shrub, for Part shade, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightpart_shade to full_shade
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium
Fruitedible fruit

Through the year

Through the year

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floweringFlowering occurs in late spring to early summer, producing bell-shaped flowers.
fruitingBerries develop after flowering and ripen through summer into early autumn.
harvestBerries are typically harvested from late summer through early autumn.
dormancyEnters a period of reduced growth during colder months, though it is evergreen.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained-to-moist
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatesorganic_matter
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam, clay_loam
Organic matterHigh
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseeds, cuttings, division
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 2-3 months
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring_or_autumn

Wildlife & pests

Attractspollinators, birds, mammals