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Gaultheria

Gaultheriadumicola

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Family

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

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Genus

Gaultheria (gol-THAIR-ee-uh)

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Species

dumicola (doo-MEE-koh-la)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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