What is Teaberry?
Teaberry or Gultheria procumbens is an aromatic shrub that grows close to the ground, with the spread of growth custom, which leads many gardeners to use it as ground. It is originally from the northeastern areas of North America and can be grown in USDA zones three to eight. In addition to aromatic and pleasant, Teaberry is also a source of oil from Wintergreen, aromatic essential oil produced by several plants.
Teaberry leaves are oval, shiny and dark green. The plant produces small white flowers in the shape of a bell that ripens bright red berries in autumn and winter. The roasts remain still green, which can be attractive in a cold climate, where many plants are deciduous because Teaberry can provide a nice blanket of green color if not covered with snow.
Wintergreen oil has a very clear, sharp odor. It was historically used in the scents of candles, incense and Potpourri, and it is used to flavor rubber. TEaberry Gum is especially popular in Tennessee and Kentucky and is usually available through confectionery stores that specialize in old -fashioned and nostalgic candies. Some liniments and candies are also smelling Wintergreen, as well as toothpastes and other personal care products.
As the name suggests, Teabers leaves can also be immersed to become herbal tisan. The mealing must generally be prolonged, because otherwise the plant does not choose sufficiently oil from wintergren to make the scent be evident. Some people consider Tisanes Tisanes useful for colds and coughing, while others simply enjoy a brisk scent. Wintergreen oil can be toxic in large quantities, but Teaberry Tisane generally does not contain enough winter.
If you want to grow Teaberry in your garden, choose a place that is in full or partial shadow, and be able to make the soil aluminous. If the soil is heavy orDense, change it with a mulch so that the plant will have the soil that will grow. Petals prefer soil with neutral pH and like well -drained areas. Games do not have demanding water demands, which cause them suitable for people who try to maintain low water gardens and can also be formed by pruning and careful training to create low hedges or neat ground.