Box Huckleberry
Botanical Name:
Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure'- Low spreading shrub related to blueberries
- Self-pollinator
- Small (2-3cm) blue berries appear July-August
- Glossy dark green leaves turn brilliant red in autumn
- Full-season of interest
Hardiness Zone
5
Flower Colour
- White
Photo Details
- Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure' - Box Huckleberry
Height
25 cm-30 cm
Spread
50 cm-80 cm
*All sizes are container only - we do not carry seeds. Please refer to size guide link above.
*All plugs are sold individually. Contact us for full tray pricing. Please click here for tray sizing guide.
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Box Huckleberry
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
- Slow
Foliage Colour
- Green (dark)
Attributes
- Berries
- Drought Tolerant
- Edible
- Fall Color
- Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
- Spring
Shape
- Compact
- Spreading
Garden Uses
- Border/edging
- Ground cover
- Herbal/edible garden
- Rock garden
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenance
- Prefers full sun to partial shade in average to moist, well-drained acidic soils. Drought-tolerant, once established.
Additional Notes
- One colony in Pennsylvania covers over a mile…at 6 inches per year growth, that would make this single colony over 10,000 years old!
Size: 1gal
Flamborough Area
Hamilton ON L9H 5E1
Canada
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