Species

Gaultheria shallon

Etymology

Gaultheria: Named after Jean François Gaultier of Quebec (6 Oct 1708-10 July 1756) by the Scandinavian Pehr Kalm in 1748.

Common Name(s)

shallon

Family

Ericaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,White

Year Naturalised

1958

Origin

W. North America

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010