Black Salal Berry 3 Live Plants – 4 Inch Pots – Gaultheria shallon

Black Salal Berry, also known as Salal, is an evergreen native berry shrub valued for its year-round foliage and dark purple to black berries when mature. This listing includes 3 young live plants, with each plant supplied in a 4-inch pot.

Gaultheria shallon is suited to outdoor landscapes and is listed for USDA Zones 5–9. The seller describes it as a perennial, fruit-bearing evergreen with a shrub growth habit. Young plants may not have berries when shipped and will require time to establish and mature.

The seller recommends partial shade to full shade, acidic well-draining soil, and consistently moist conditions while avoiding overwatering. Natural variation in plant size, branching, foliage, and root structure should be expected.

Size Disclosure: You will receive 3 live plants, each supplied in a 4-inch pot. These are young plants and may not have mature foliage or berries when shipped.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Set of 3 live Black Salal Berry / Salal plants
• Botanical name: Gaultheria shallon
• Each plant arrives in an individual 4-inch pot
• Young evergreen berry shrubs
• Dark purple to black berries when mature
• USDA Zones 5–9 according to seller information
• Outdoor perennial suitable for woodland and naturalized landscapes
• Partial shade to full shade preferred
• Acidic, well-draining soil preferred
• Keep soil consistently moist while avoiding overwatering
• Plants may arrive without berries because they are young starter plants
• Country of Origin: United States

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 3 live Gaultheria shallon plants
• 3 individual 4-inch nursery pots
• Growing medium

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Black Salal Berry / Salal
Scientific Name: Gaultheria shallon
Plant Type: Evergreen berry shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Dark purple to black berries when mature
Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil
Water: Consistently moist; avoid overwatering
USDA Zone: 5–9
Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub
Quantity: 3 live plants
Pot Size: 4 inches each
Plant Form: Live potted plants
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Black Salal Berry?
The seller lists Black Salal Berry as suitable for USDA Zones 5–9.

2. How much sunlight does Salal need?
Salal prefers partial shade to full shade. The seller notes that it can tolerate morning sun in cooler climates.

3. How much water does Black Salal Berry need?
It prefers consistently moist soil, while overwatering and prolonged saturation should be avoided.

4. What is the growth habit of Salal?
Salal is an evergreen berry shrub with a perennial growth habit and year-round foliage.

5. Can Black Salal Berry be grown in a container?
These plants are supplied in 4-inch pots. The seller describes them as potted outdoor plants; container suitability beyond the supplied nursery pots is not specifically stated.

Customer Notice for Live Plants Only:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.