GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Snow White'

Evergreen - small, dark-green, spiny leaves to 2cm (¾in) long.

White - sometimes with pink speckles.

Height - 1.2m (4ft)

Spread - 1.2m (4ft)

Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact, bushy, suckering shrub. Small, nodding, urn-shaped flowers followed by fruit to 1.5cm (½in) across

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Partial shade

Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. - berries, however, are edible but insipid.

Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.

Good to know - female. Grow male and female plants together to ensure fruiting.

Pests & Diseases - none

Place of origin - Chile, Argentina.

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil - peaty and moist

Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant