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Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gaultheria (gol-THAIR-ee-uh)

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Species

fragrantissima (fray-gran-TISS-ih-muh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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