Wintergreen

Gaultheria procumbens, Ericaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Full Shade (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

4 – 6

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

American HollyIlex opaca

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Red OakQuercus rubra

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Eastern HemlockTsuga canadensis

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

European BilberryVaccinium myrtillus

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

SweetfernComptonia peregrina

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

BunchberryCornus canadensis

Both groundcover plants produce secondary metabolites and compete for forest floor resources

BearberryArctostaphylos uva-ursi

Both groundcovers produce phenolic compounds and compete for acidic forest floor niches

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Wintergreen grow in?

Wintergreen grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Wintergreen?

Good companions for Wintergreen include American Holly, Red Oak, Eastern Hemlock, European Bilberry, Sweetfern.

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