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Gaultheria procumbens - Cherry Berry

Cherry Berries offers exceptionally large red berries that persist from fall through spring. Its evergreen, glossy green foliage transforms into a stunning merlot color during the cool winter months. This versatile plant works well as a ground cover or cascading feature over hardscapes. It thrives in part shade and prefers acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil with a woodland-like environment.

Growth Habit:
A low, spreading plant that grows moderately, reaching 8–10 inches tall and up to 3 feet wide under optimal conditions.

Plant Type: Vine
Soil Type: High organic matter
Edible Type: Fruit
Self-Fertile: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Poor
• Heat Tolerance: Fair
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Fair
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Very Good
• No Spray: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Poor
• Thorns: None

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