2015年6月29日 · Gaultheria shallon Salal berry could be perhaps one of the most widely abundant and under appreciated wild fruits of the Pacific Northwest. Common along coast lines, coniferous forest, logging roads, and river banks, Salal is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed during most outdoor adventures.

Gaultheria shallon is an evergreen shrub in the heather family (Ericaceae), native to western North America. In English, it is known as salal, shallon, or (mainly in Britain) gaultheria. The finely and sharply serrate leaves are shiny and dark green above. Gaultheria shallon is 0.4 to 3.05 metres (1+1⁄2 to 10 feet) tall, sprawling to erect.

Salal berries, the hidden gems of the Pacific Northwest, offer foragers a delightful wild treat. These small, dark purple fruits grow on the Gaultheria shallon shrub, an evergreen plant native to western North America.

Gaulnettya ‘Wisley Pearl’ is a hybrid of Salal and Pernettya discovered at the Royal Horticultural Society gardens at Wisley England. It looks much like a smaller Salal, but has fleshy, red-purple berries.

2012年8月7日 · Salal, a backdrop in Northwest woodlands, is so common that many people barely notice it. Its shiny deep-green leaves remain beautiful all year. Stems are long-lasting when cut and are a valued addition to floral arrangements. This mirrors salal berry’s qualities as a powerful preservative.

Salals (Gaultheria shallon) are a good source of wild food. Identify salal via pictures, habitat, height, bark, leaves, buds and flowers.

2020年8月9日 · Salal berries are as ubiquitous as blackberries around here and hardly even talked about much less eaten. The only attention given to this indigenous bush, Gaultheria shallon, is by the floral industry where the evergreen foliage is highly prized throughout the world.

2016年7月12日 · Foraging for salal berries is easy, at least for those of us on the west coast. They are abundant, fairly easy to recognize, and even medicinal as well as edible!

2023年9月10日 · Nestled within the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest lies a hidden gem cherished by indigenous communities for generations – Salal berries. These deep blue beauties have captivated the hearts and taste buds of many, with their unique flavor and versatile uses.

2024年8月2日 · Yes, salal berries are edible and can be eaten fresh or used in jams, jellies, and baked goods. They are a traditional food source for Indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest and have a sweet and slightly tart flavor.