|
Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 16:37
If you can grow it you have a real green thumb. I'm still not sure what it wants. This shrublet or groundcover is native to my state from the highest mountains to lower DelMarVa. It is dimunitive and cannot take alot of competition. Blooming now, it makes a red, persistent berry later on. All parts of the plant taste like lifesavers or chewing gum. If you're in eastern US give me some cultural advice. Can you name it?
 |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 16:48
| wintergreen?? and dont tell me that isnt good enough .. lol |
|
- Posted by formandfoliage 9b (Sunset zone 15) (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 17:30
| Gaultheria procumbens...yup...wintergreen! |
|
- Posted by plantingman 6b (SC KS climate) (samnsarah620@yahoo.com) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 17:50
| I believe that is the The Trailing Arbutus (aka Mayflower). Apparently they are VERY picky and hard to grow, so if you found some, consider yourself lucky. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cold Climate Gardening
|
- Posted by plantingman 6b (SC KS climate) (samnsarah620@yahoo.com) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 17:55
| Oops. Ken and formanfoliage are correct. It is Wintergreen. |
|
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 19:35
| used to go hiking in the CCC forest.. and find it.. and freshen my breath while i hiked.. almost poetic.. eh .. lol ken |
|
- Posted by jimbobfeeny 5a IN (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 20:36
| Wintergreen - lovely! I've got a little collection of Appalachian plants in a raised bed by my back door, and I've got a decent patch of wintergreen going. To me, it's the berries that taste the best. |
|
| Even I have some. People are real hesitant to taste it until I go first. Then they are very pleasantly surprised. It spreads very slowly even in the best of conditions. I can't get enough of it. Mike |
|
| Ken...you mean that it can disguise the smell of beer on your breath? Cool! |
|
| Gaultheria procumbens is one of those tissue culture success stories. They can be propagated in infinite quantities by TC and sold as plugs. They are potted up and grow beautifully for the nurseryman. I've seen them sold during the holidays in the Safeway, really beautiful plants grown in Canada. Only one tiny problem, plant them in the ground and watch them melt away. The root system simply never marries into the soil. I've never seen a really healthy planting in cultivation. Mine so far is hanging in there. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Shrubs Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.