(Gaultheria shallon)
There is something in salal berries that I crave all year long. Salal is a versatile, underutilized native berry from the Pacific Northwest with a unique, earthy flavor profile that thrives in both sweet and savory applications. Ripe berries are deep blue-black, often with a slightly hairy texture, and are best harvested between July and August.
Salal berries have double the amount of vit c than blueberries!
ZONE: 5-10
POLLINATOR: Yes
DEER RESISTANT: Yes
DROUGHT TOLERANT: Yes
EVERGREEN: Yes
SPREADS BY SEED: By rhizomes and wildlife dispersing seeds
NEEDS A CROSS POLLINATOR: Thrives with it
AGE OF PLANT: Estimated 1-3yrs old
MATURE HEIGHT: 2-5 ft tall & 3-8ft wide
SALAL BERRY BUSH
PLANTING & GROWING
Salal grows best in partial shade, but is perfectly adaptable to a more open, south-facing sunny location as long as it has good drainage and a dampish root run.
MEDICINAL BENEFITS
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FLAVOR & PAIRING
They possess a "deep forest" savory, tannic character that makes them excellent for creating sophisticated preserves and liqueurs. Salal berries pair well with tart fruits like Oregon grape, currants, and lemon, or in savory applications with game meat, fish, rosemary, thyme, and mint.