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White Waxberry

Gaultheriaappressa

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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

appressa (ap-PRESS-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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