Wisleyensis Wintergreen (Gaultheria x wisleyensis)

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

Gaultheria x wisleyensis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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 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

flavour but reasonably palatable. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Not much flavour but reasonably palatable.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)