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Black Huckleberry

Gaylussacia Baccata

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Overview

Gaylussacia baccata, commonly known as Black Huckleberry, is a North American native shrub thriving in acidic soils. It typically grows 2-3 feet tall and spreads up to 4 feet. This deciduous plant offers small bell-shaped flowers and glossy, black edible berries. It excels in partial to full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 3-6. Its dense foliage and fruit attract wildlife, adding ecological value to landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–7Climate Temperate
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — commonly known as Black Huckleberry
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — is a North American native shrub thriving in acidic soilsBlack Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — This deciduous plant offers small bell-shaped flowers and glossy, black edible berriesBlack Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — It typically grows 2-3 feet tall and spreads up to 4 feetBlack Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — Its dense foliage and fruit attract wildlife, adding ecological value to landscapesBlack Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — It excels in partial to full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 3-6Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — Known for its lush foliage and edible berries+37

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–7

Shape & size

Mature width
4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — commonly known as Black Huckleberry
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — is a North American native shrub thriving in acidic soils
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — This deciduous plant offers small bell-shaped flowers and glossy, black edible berries
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — It typically grows 2-3 feet tall and spreads up to 4 feet
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — Its dense foliage and fruit attract wildlife, adding ecological value to landscapes
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — It excels in partial to full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 3-6
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — Known for its lush foliage and edible berries
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — is a native North American shrub with significant ornamental and ecological value
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — This member of the Ericaceae family thrives in acidic soils with moist but well-drained conditions
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — commonly referred to as Black Huckleberry
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — the Black Huckleberry typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — with a similar spread of 2 to 3 feet
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — Come autumn, the leaves offer a captivating display, transforming into a vivid array of reds and purples
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — In late spring to early summer
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — maturing to a lustrous dark green in summer
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — attracting a host of pollinators to the garden
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — white to pink flowers bloom
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — These blooms give way to blackish-blue berries by mid to late summer
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — The fruit measures roughly 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter and provides a food source for birds
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — This low-maintenance shrub requires minimal pruning, usually only to remove dead or damaged wood
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — and is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — whilst also being safe and delightful for human consumption.<br><br>Black Huckleberry is hardy
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — tolerating partial to full sun (4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily)
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — It serves as an excellent ground cover, border plant, or a naturalized woodland garden component

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