Mountain Snowberry (Gaultheria depressa)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Gaultheria depressa is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and juicy but apt to become rather dry later in the season. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet and juicy but apt to become rather dry later in the season.; The fruit is about 8 - 15mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Montane to alpine zone in open places in grassland, herbfield and boggy land up to 1800 metres, in North South and Stewart Islands from 39° southwards. (Zone 8)