GAYLUSSACIA BACCATA

Gaylussacia baccata
Black Hucklberry

»  The berries make this a valuable plant for wildlife
»  Mockingbirds, catbirds and robins nest in huckleberries
»  Provides shelter for turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, mockingbird, catbird, robin and more
»  Nectar source for butterflies, bumblebees and native bees
»  Delicious berries can be made into pie and preserves
»  Turns beautiful shades of orange and crimson in the fall

Category:Shrub
Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
Hardiness Zone:4-7
Height:1-3 ft
Spread:1-3 ft
Bloom Color:Pink Shades, Red Shades, White Shades
Foliage Color:Green Shades
Give huckleberries a bit of room and they will spread to form a thicket just 3 feet tall. Many species of butterflies visit the bell-shaped flowers in springtime. The flowers are self-fruitful but tend to produce more fruit if two or more are planted together. The purple-black berries ripen in late summer and early fall to the delight of humans and a huge range of birds and other beneficial wildlife. The dense branching provides shelter and nesting to a wide variety of birds. Small, oval leaves turn beautiful shades of orange and crimson in the fall.