Cherry Berries Wintergreens is a low-spreading, native woody evergreen groundcover with edible berries . The glossy dark green foliage turns a rich red at the onset of cold weather. Profuse bell-like white flowers bloom in early summer and give way to edible red berries that last through winter. Both the leaves and berries have an aroma and taste like wintergreen. Prefers partial sun , acidic, and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Groundcover Origins: Eastern N. America; North GA Native Height: 0.5' - 0.75' Spread: 0.5' - 1’ Spacing: 1’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun , Partial Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer , Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for aphids, mildew, and leaf spot. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Native Gardens , Rock Gardens , Foundation Plantings. COMPANION PLANTS: Blueberry , Azalea , Rhododendron IMAGES: Prides Corner , Gaultheria procumbens Cherry Berries™ , (2) Bremerton City Nursery, ‘Cherry Berries’ gaultheria procumbens