Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure'
Box Huckleberry
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Vigorous, low growing shrub
- Beautiful deep red fall color
- Fruit is similar to blueberries but with fewer seeds
- Bell-shaped white to pink flowers attract many pollinators
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, sandy or rocky, acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and partial sun. Tolerates full sun. Light pruning can be done in late winter - early spring. Mulching is beneficial. Plants can be fertilized in spring with an acid-loving or a well-balanced fertilizer.
Height: 6-18 in
Spread: 3-8 ft
Price Level 1: $24.99~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
- No Deadheading
- Mass Planting
- Fall Color
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Gaylussacia
Common Name: Box Huckleberry
Spreading evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage. Bronze to reddish-purple fall color. White to pink, urn-shaped flowers in clusters bloom in late spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by dark blue berries. Great for rock gardens, as a ground cover, erosion control and wildlife gardens.