- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 1 - 3 Feet
- Mature Spread 1 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 7
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
The Black Huckleberry is an American native that is simply adored by local wildlife. Botanically named, Gaylussacia baccata, this deciduous shrub produces small urn-shaped flowers in spring that mature into red-purple berries. Its small green leaves turn a delightful shade of orange-red in the autumn before falling as the temperatures drop. This shrub remains compact at 1 to 3 feet tall.
The Black Huckleberry is a hardy shrub that is suitable for growing in zones 3 to 7. Requiring little ongoing care, it is most certainly low maintenance. Black Huckleberry is perfect for growing in a wildlife area or for adding to a border. It can also be used to form a low and informal hedge.
Black Huckleberry Care
The best fruits are produced when the Black Huckleberry is grown in partial or dappled shade. Full sun is tolerated but fruiting may be limited. A sandy or rocky soil that is free draining and slightly acidic is considered its ideal soil. Frequent irrigation is needed on planting and until it becomes established. From then on, watering is recommended when the fruits appear to encourage them to swell. Supplementary fertilizer is not usually required.
As a slow-growing shrub, the Black Huckleberry does not need much pruning. However, dead or diseased material can be pruned away when the plant is dormant in winter.
Black Huckleberry Spacing
In the right conditions, the Black Huckleberry can grow to a maximum size of 1 to 3 feet tall and wide. If planting multiple shrubs, a spacing of 3 to 4 feet between plants will give them space to mature.
Black Huckleberry Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 1 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 1 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 1 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: Pink Shades |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Black Huckleberry |
| Other Name(s): Huckleberry |
| Scientific Name: Gaylussacia baccata |
- SKU:
- 1231006839-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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