Salal- Metchosin Seeds

Gaultheria shallon

• glossy green leaves
• berries are sweet and slightly earthy

Salal is a much-loved understory plant native to the Pacific Northwest, thriving in the cool, moist forests of British Columbia. This evergreen perennial produces glossy green leaves and clusters of small, bell-shaped pinkish-white flowers, followed by dark purple, blueberry-like fruit. The berries are sweet and slightly earthy, perfect for fresh eating or preserving. Salal also plays an important ecological role, offering food and shelter to birds, pollinators, and small mammals.

Where Can You Grow Salal?
Salal grows best in Zones 5–9 in acidic, well-drained soil with partial to full shade. Ideal for woodland gardens, under conifers, and naturalised coastal landscapes. Tolerates poor soil and dry summers once established.

History and Historical Uses
Used for centuries by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, salal berries were eaten fresh, dried into cakes, or mixed with other fruits. The leaves were also used medicinally. Today, salal remains popular both as a native food plant and for its long-lasting decorative foliage in floral arrangements.

Proudly grown on Vancouver Island! Grown without chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers. Open Pollinated. Native Plant.