NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Gaultheria procumbens
Eastern Teaberry, Wintergreen, Checkerberry
Scientific Name: |
Gaultheria procumbens |
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Genus: |
Gaultheria |
Species Epithet: |
procumbens |
Common Name: |
Eastern Teaberry, Wintergreen, Checkerberry |
Plant Type |
Shrub |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Ericaceae (Heath Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Pink |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day, Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Heath balds, woodlands, and openings, usually acidic and xeric. Common in NC mountains, uncommon in piedmont and coastal plain. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure, S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Wintergreen fragrance to crushed leaves |
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Blossoms are white to pinkish, bell-shaped, developing io leaf axils. Leaves are evergreen, ovate, leathery with a wintergreen scent.
Will Stuart |
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Bright red fruits, call teaberries are edible with a distinctive wintergreen flavor.
Will Stuart |
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