Photo Credit:
Photographer: Smith, R.W.
Huckleberry
Gaylussacia baccata
Colony forming shrub with branches that spread from previous season growth. Flowers are tubular in shades of pink to red. Fruit is edible purple-black berries. Good for feeding wildlife.
Current Sale Size: 1 Gallon Pot
Soils: Sandy, Rocky, Acidic
Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Full Shade
Mature Height: 1-5 ft.
Spacing: 36"-60"
Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Other: Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife, Food
USDA Plant Profile