Creeping Snowberry

Gaultheria hispidula, Ericaceae

Zones

2–6

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

New Jersey BlueberryVaccinium caesariense

Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant

Appalachian huckleberryVaccinium dolichocarpum

Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant

Southern Mountain CranberryVaccinium erythrocarpum

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Northern BlueberryVaccinium boreale

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Azores BlueberryVaccinium cylindraceum

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionForest Floor CoverSoil Conditioning

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Wintergreen FlavorDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Creeping Snowberry grow in?

Creeping Snowberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Creeping Snowberry?

Good companions for Creeping Snowberry include New Jersey Blueberry, Appalachian huckleberry, Southern Mountain Cranberry, Northern Blueberry, Azores Blueberry.

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