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Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Black huckleberry grows slowly in moist sun or shade, like blueberry, with hanging bell-shaped flowers and vibrant red fall foliage. The fruit of the huckleberry is darker in color and a touch sweeter, with a larger seed.

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Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Summer Fruit
Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Edible
Low Maintenance
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Rain Garden
Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Purple to Black Fruit
Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


black huckleberry - Gaylussacia baccata from Native Plant Trust
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black huckleberry - Gaylussacia baccata from Native Plant Trust
black huckleberry - Gaylussacia baccata from Native Plant Trust
black huckleberry - Gaylussacia baccata from Native Plant Trust
black huckleberry - Gaylussacia baccata from Native Plant Trust