Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Christmas Wintergreen Care
Plant is delivered in a stunning decorative holiday container that is perfect for decoration and as a gift. It is fully rooted in the soil and can be planted immediately upon arrival, weather permitting or help in a protected, cool area for planting when the ground is ready in the spring.
Compact, dense and slowly spreading, this selection is a dream come true for Small spaces especially in partial sun/shade. It is perfect for grouping in a Small area to create a stunning groundcover.
While beautiful all Year In the landscape, Gaultheria shines in the fall and winter with loads of White, bell shaped flowers that contrasts with its leathery, Red tinged Green foliage in early fall followed by a massive set of fat, bright Red berries through late fall and winter...A real stunner!
Gaultheria will shine as a part of your holiday decorating scheme especially in its holiday container that will add elegance to the plant's beauty. And, what better gift for the plant lover on your list than this stunning evergreen that makes the fall and winter come alive with its flowers and brilliant red berries!
Grows well in partial sun to full shade.
Christmas Wintergreen Spacing
Christmas wintergreens look best when planted in large numbers as a groundcover. The mature height is a dainty 6 inches, while the overall spread can be up to 16 inches. Plant each shrub 12 inches apart on center.
Christmas Wintergreen Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 6 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 16 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 Inches |
| Habit: Spreading, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Winter Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Christmas Wintergreen |
| Other Name(s): Eastern Teaberry, Checkerberry, Boxberry, or American Wintergreen |
| Scientific Name: GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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