Salal and Boxwood Wreaths
Binomial name Gaultheria shallon Pursh
Gaultheria shallon is a leathery-leaved shrub in the heather family (Ericaceae), native to western North America. In English it is known as salal, shallon, or in Britain simply Gaultheri
Gaultheria shallon is very tolerant of both open sun and shady conditions.
In coastal areas it can form deep, nearly impenetrable thickets. It grows as far north as Alaska.
In the Pacific Northwest, the harvesting of Gaultheria shallon is the heart of a large industry which supplies cut evergreens worldwide for use in floral arrangements. It is used in native plant gardens
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