Box Huckleberry

Gaylussacia Brachycera

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Overview

The Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia brachycera) is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. It features small, glossy leaves and white spring flowers, developing into edible blue-black berries. This groundcover prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, reaching 6-12 inches in height with a spread of up to 8 feet. Its slow growth and tolerance of pruning make it a versatile choice for landscape design.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Climate Mediterranean

Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — The Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia brachycera) is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — It features small, glossy leaves and white spring flowers, developing into edible blue-black berries

Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — This groundcover prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — The Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia brachycera) is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — It features small, glossy leaves and white spring flowers, developing into edible blue-black berries

Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — This groundcover prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

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