



Key Features:
Produces edible dark purple berries with a mild, sweet flavor
Evergreen shrub with attractive glossy green leaves
Popular for home gardens, natural hedges, and food forests
Thrives in coastal climates and woodland edges
Non-GMO seeds
Seed Name: Salal Berry
Botanical Name: Gaultheria shallon
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
USDA Zones: 6–10
Mature Height: 3–6 ft (can spread wider as ground cover)
Fruit Color: Dark purple
Flower Color: Pale pink to white clusters
Planting Season: Spring or Fall
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Shade (tolerates some sun)
Soil Type: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Germination: Slow; benefits from cold stratification
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Cold Stratification:
Refrigerate seeds in moist peat or sand for 60–90 days.
Sowing Depth:
Surface-sow or press lightly into soil; do not bury deeply.
Moisture:
Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy.
Light:
Provide bright indirect light or partial shade for seedlings.
Transplanting:
Move outdoors after frost has passed and roots are well-established.
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