Fruit-Huckleberry-Black Huckleberry #1
Fruit-Huckleberry-Black Huckleberry #1
Black Huckleberry
Spring flowers, Summer fruit, Fall color
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NATIVE - A branched, stiff, colony-forming shrub, with white to pink, tubular flowers on the previous season growth. Purplish-black, edible berries follow. The small, oval leaves turn shades of orange and crimson in the fall. Multiple plants are recommended for better fruit production. Host plant; attracts songbirds, bees, and other pollinators and provides food for wildlife. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant one established.
Botanical Name- Gaylussacia baccata
Pronunciation- gay-loo-SAY-shee-uh bak-KAH-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers acidic, well-drained soil
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Pinkish red
Bloom Time- May - June
Companion Plants- Japanese Maple 'Kamagata' – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees on blooms, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old canes after fruiting; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil consistently moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage fruit production.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be heavily amended with acidic organic matter.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew, leaf spot
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