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Gaultheria mucronata
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GaultheriaShrub, EvergreenFamily: Ericaceae
- Height: 1.2mSpread: 1.2m
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Soil
Acidic
Formely called Pernettya mucronata, Gaultheria mucronata is an evergreen shrub grown for its glossy dark green leaves and attractive berries. The berries range in colour from white to deep purple.
Grow Gaultheria mucronata in moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Plant male and female bushes together to ensure a good crop of berries. Cut back plants in mid to late spring if necessary.
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Gaultheria ‘Mucronata’ and wildlife
Gaultheria ‘Mucronata’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Gaultheria ‘Mucronata’ poisonous?
Gaultheria ‘Mucronata’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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