Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry)

Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) with red fruit and white flowers on a dense green plant.
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) with round red fruit and small white flowers among thick green leaves.

Botanical name: Gaultheria procumbens

Common names: Eastern Teaberry, Checkerberry, Boxberry, American Wintergreen

Family: Ericaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Spice or herb
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: White and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Similar plants: Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry)


Image gallery: 8 images
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) vibrant red fruit on a small green leafy plant close up
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) with shiny round red fruit nestled among deep green waxy leaves
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) red fruit close up, showing waxy texture and glossy green leaves
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) round red fruit tucked among the waxy dark green oval leaves.
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) round red fruit close up among dark green glossy leaves.
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) red berries nestled among shiny dark green thick oval foliage.
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) red fruit close up, glossy green leaves, detailed plant texture.
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) with round red fruit and thick green waxy leaves attached.
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) with green leaves and small round red fruit plant
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) with thick dark green leaves and clusters of round red fruit.
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) pink fruit close up on glossy green leaves
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) round pink fruit attached to thick dark green foliage stems
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) vibrant red fruit with thick green leaves close up
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) displaying small rounded red fruit among glossy green oval leaves
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) with dark green leaves and round red fruit close up
Gaultheria procumbens (Eastern Teaberry) showing small round red fruit and thick dark green oval leaves


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