Pernettya (Gaultheria) mucronata ‘Indian Lake’
This ‘Wintergreen’ selection is a very attractive small shrub that produces abundant bright red berries that are sweet and delicious, good fresh and in desserts. It blooms pretty bell shaped white flowers that overlap with showy bright red fruits and dark green foliage.
Common Name: Indian Lake Chilean Wintergreen
Family: Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: Red
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geographical Origin: Central and South America
