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Black Huckleberry Gaylussacia baccata - Evergreen Shrub, Shady Garden Plant, Pollinator Attractor, Low Maintenance, Acid Soil, Compact, Ground Cover, Pet Friendly, Ornamental 5 Gallon

Black Huckleberry Gaylussacia baccata - Evergreen Shrub, Shady Garden Plant, Pollinator Attractor, Low Maintenance, Acid Soil, Compact, Ground Cover, Pet Friendly, Ornamental 5 Gallon

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Black Huckleberry Gaylussacia baccata

Description

Black Huckleberry is a compact evergreen shrub featuring dark, glossy foliage and producing small, bell-shaped white flowers followed by edible black berries. It thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and offers attractive ground cover in shaded areas.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for naturalized gardens, woodland landscapes, and shady borders. It also serves as a low-maintenance ground cover and attracts native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Black Huckleberry Gaylussacia baccata
  • Common Name: Black Huckleberry
  • Size & Growth: Typically 1-3 feet tall and wide, spreading slowly over time
  • Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: Not Suitable for Indoor Growing
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-Toxic to Pets
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Ferns, Shade-Tolerant Shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Prefers site with well-drained, acidic soil. Space 2-3 ft apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, do not let dry out
  • Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred
  • Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery
  • Fertilization: Use acidic, organic fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care: Avoid heavy lime applications that can raise soil pH
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