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Gaylussacia brachycera Berried Treasure

Box Huckleberry

  • »  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

1gal
$32.25
  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:25-30 cm
  • Spread:50-80 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Berries
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Additional Information about Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure'

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!

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure'

Prefers full sun to partial shade in average to moist, well-drained acidic soils. Drought tolerant once established.