Chilean Pernettya
Gaultheria mucronata
Ericaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
2–5 ft
Site Requirements
Light
Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-6.0
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 7a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
may to june
Origin
from Mexico to the Antarctic, New Zealand, and Tasmania
Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)
Cultivars (1)
'Pink Snowdrop'
Common name: Pink Snowdrop Chilean Pernettya
Hardy to USDA Zone 7
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.