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Gaultheria Procumbens - Wintergreen - 4 Inch

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EPS-WINTERGREEN-4IN

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$19.99
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Description

Radiant Berries & Year-Round Evergreen Charm

Add a festive touch to your home and garden with the Wintergreen Plant (Gaultheria procumbens ‘Redwood’)—a compact, low-growing evergreen that delights all year long. Known for its glossy green leaves and bright red berries, this cheerful plant brings natural holiday charm indoors and out. In summer, tiny white, bell-shaped flowers appear, transforming into clusters of vivid berries that last through winter. Its resemblance to Christmas holly and resilience in cold climates make it a perfect choice for festive displays, woodland gardens, and evergreen groundcover.

Whether used in containers, borders, or as a native groundcover, Wintergreen thrives with minimal care and keeps its lush appearance even in snow. Enjoy its beauty through every season—and bring home a touch of holiday magic that lasts all year.

Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens ‘Redwood’
  • Common Name(s): Wintergreen, Checkerberry, Eastern Teaberry
  • Family: Ericaceae
  • Native Range: Eastern North America—from Newfoundland and Manitoba south to Georgia and Alabama.

How to Care for Gaultheria Procumbens

  • Care Level: Easy to Moderate
  • Features: Native plant, evergreen, groundcover, attracts birds, winter interest, rock garden friendly
  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates partial to full shade
  • Water: Keep soil evenly moist; drought-tolerant once established
  • Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred
  • Temperature: Best under 80°F
  • Pruning: Trim as needed to remove dead leaves or shape the plant
  • Propagation: By division or semi-hardwood cuttings
  • Pests: Naturally pest-resistant
  • Mature Height: 4–6 inches tall
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets, but always use caution around children and animals
  • Suggested Use: Groundcover, native planting, woodland and rock gardens, holiday décor
  • Growing Zones: USDA Zones 3–8

Fun Fact: Wintergreen’s Sweet Secret

Wintergreen leaves naturally produce methyl salicylate—the source of the familiar minty aroma used in candies, teas, and toothpaste. This refreshing scent is one reason Gaultheria procumbens remains a favorite for both decorative and aromatic uses.

History & Heritage

Native to the eastern forests of North America, Wintergreen was cherished by Indigenous peoples and early settlers for its medicinal qualities and soothing oil. Beyond its healing history, today it’s admired for its glossy foliage, scarlet berries, and enduring beauty that adds natural elegance to every season.

Live Plants – Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

What will I receive?

You’ll receive one healthy live plant in the nursery-pot or hanging-basket size selected above. The listed size refers to the approximate diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height or width.

Because every plant is naturally unique, height, fullness, leaf count, coloration, variegation, vine length, maturity, and overall shape may differ from the photographs.

Unless the product listing specifically states otherwise, plants arrive in a standard nursery grow pot. Decorative planters, baskets, saucers, stands, and other accessories are sold separately.

When will my plant ship or be delivered?

Please allow approximately 10–15 business days for processing and preparation. Ten business days is the earliest end of the range, and many orders require most or all of the stated processing window.

Processing time is separate from carrier transit time. Local NYC delivery also requires preparation and does not automatically mean same-day or next-day service.

Orders may occasionally require additional time because of plant availability, order volume, weather, seasonal demand, or courier coordination. We will send an update when confirmed fulfillment, tracking, or delivery information becomes available.

How are live plants packaged?

Each live plant is inspected and packed according to its size, shape, and shipping needs. Soil and foliage may be secured to reduce movement during transit, and protective materials may be added when appropriate.

Temporary drooping, shifted soil, limited leaf loss, or minor cosmetic stress can occur while a plant adjusts after shipping. This does not necessarily mean the plant is unhealthy.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

Unpack the plant promptly and carefully remove all protective packaging. Place it in appropriate light and allow it time to adjust to its new environment.

Check the soil before watering. Do not water automatically upon arrival because the plant may already have adequate moisture. Avoid immediately fertilizing, heavily pruning, or repeatedly moving the plant while it acclimates.

Should I repot my plant immediately?

We generally recommend allowing a newly delivered plant time to acclimate before repotting unless there is an urgent plant-health reason to do so.

Repotting an eligible small plant during the first 15 days may void the Plant Health Guarantee because it can make the cause of decline difficult to determine.

What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?

Report shipping or delivery damage within 48 hours. Keep the plant and all packaging while the concern is being reviewed.

Please provide your order number, a photograph of the entire plant, close-up photographs of the concern, and photographs of the box and packaging when applicable.

Small plants in nursery pots measuring 8 inches and below may also qualify for our 15-Day Plant Health Guarantee. Large plants in nursery pots measuring 10 inches and above have a 48-hour inspection and reporting window.

Review our Refund & Returns Policy for complete eligibility and documentation requirements.

How can I get help with my order or plant?

For the fastest assistance, use the AI chat assistant on our website. It can help with common order-status, delivery, policy, product, and plant-care questions.

Have your order number and the email address used at checkout available when asking about an order. When a concern requires photographs or human review, email support@edsplantshop.com.