{"product_id":"slender-wintergreen-gaultheria-ovatifolia","title":"Slender Wintergreen (Gaultheria ovatifolia)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSlender wintergreen is a low-growing relative of salal that is commonly found in high mountain forests of southwest BC. This small, woody shrub spreads to form a ground-hugging mat, with stems up to 14\" long. It has attractive evergreen foliage, and small, white to light pink, bell-shaped flowers, later becoming bright red edible fruits. This plant is not commonly cultivated, and can be difficult to establish. It is best planted in the shade of conifers in moist, acidic soil with plenty of organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/b\u003e Part shade to full shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Moisture: \u003c\/b\u003eMoist, humus-rich, acidic soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 6\" tall, spreading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdible:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value: \u003c\/b\u003e Attracts bees and other pollinators. Fruits are eaten by birds and other wildlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/b\u003e Moist coniferous forests at middle to high elevations. Native to western North America from British Columbia south to northern California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Western teaberry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rain Coast Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5\" deep cell","offer_id":47866114965729,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/3987\/0177\/files\/gaultheria-ovatifolia-4147-250720.jpg?v=1766678857","url":"https:\/\/raincoastnursery.ca\/products\/slender-wintergreen-gaultheria-ovatifolia","provider":"Rain Coast Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}