Common Name
Wintergreen
Teaberry
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.5
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Additional Info
Dry to (less commonly) mesic, acidic forests, pine woodlands, bogs, and depression swamps. Common in the mountains; infrequent in the piedmont and coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Fruits are eaten by many wildlife from birds to small mammals.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
Ground Cover
Yes
Fall Color
Purple
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Recommended for
Nurseries that may carry live plant