Prickly Heath

Gaultheria mucronata, Ericaceae

Zones

7–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Southern Mountain CranberryVaccinium erythrocarpum

Nutrient AccumulationPollinator Sharing

Azores BlueberryVaccinium cylindraceum

Nutrient AccumulationPollinator Sharing

Coin-leaf BilberryVaccinium nummularia

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Andean BlueberryVaccinium floribundum

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Beach StrawberryFragaria chiloensis

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

AkamonoGaultheria adenothrix

Same genus plants with similar root systems and habitat requirements create strong competition

Asian MustardBrassica tournefortii

Mustard allelopathic compounds particularly affect acid-loving ericaceous plants

Uses

Functions

Winter BerriesEvergreen StructureAcidic Soil Adaptation

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Wintergreen CompoundsAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Prickly Heath grow in?

Prickly Heath grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Prickly Heath?

Good companions for Prickly Heath include Southern Mountain Cranberry, Azores Blueberry, Coin-leaf Bilberry, Andean Blueberry, Beach Strawberry.

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