What Is Gaultheria Shallon?
Gaultheria Shallon is a shrub found most commonly on the west coast of North America. It is a member of the heather family, and is also known as salal or simply as shallon. The plant itself can grow in almost all environmental conditions, and is often found in parking lot planters and as roadside greenery in North American cities. For optimal growth, it should be placed in a cool, shady environment. In these conditions, typically found in densely forested areas, the plant can grow up to six feet in height.