Checkerberry

Checkerberry (Gaultheria procumbens) is a low-growing subshrub or shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada, ranging from Alabama to Wisconsin and north into Ontario and Quebec. Known for its edible and ornamental qualities, this plant produces small, aromatic berries that are often used in culinary applications. Its leaves can also be utilized. Checkerberry thrives in light to medium soil with a pH between 4 and 6.5, preferring dry to moist conditions. This hardy plant grows up to 0.2 meters tall and is distinguished by its evergreen foliage and clusters of white or pink flowers that precede the berries.