salal

Salal plants need to be watered about 1-2 inches per week, depending on temperature. During the summer months, you should water your salal plants more often, as this is when they are actively growing. During cooler temperatures, they will need less water. You should avoid over-watering your salal, as too much water can cause root rot. Make sure to water your plants at dusk or during the morning hours to help reduce evaporation. You can also check the soil moisture levels to ensure that your salal plants aren't drying out.

The salal (Gaultheria shallon) plant grows best in partial shade to full sun depending on the soil and climate conditions. This plant prefers more direct sun in cooler climates with cooler summers and less direct sunlight in warmer climates with hotter summers. In general, salal plants appreciate between 3 to 6 hours of sunlight per day, preferably in the morning or evening, when the sun isn’t at its fullest intensity. On hot summer days, it may be beneficial to provide some shade or cover for the plant to protect it from the scorching heat of the sun.

Salal (Gaultheria shallon) should be pruned once or twice a year, after it has bloomed in the late spring or early summer. Pruning should be done no more than once every 2 years, and all pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, before any growth begins. Removing 1-third to 1-half of the older growth is recommended. This will promote a dense, bushy shape and encourage flowering. When pruning, cut stems between buds, making sure to remove any dead or damaged branches.