Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure'
Box Huckleberry
![Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure' Box Huckleberry from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-4264.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Semi-evergreen glossy leaves
- Small white pink flowers with purple blue fruit in summer
- Red fall foliage
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Edible](image/chars/char-93.png)
Edible
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![No Deadheading](image/chars/char-78.png)
No Deadheading
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
Interesting Notes about Box Huckleberry:
Will produce fruit even even with only one plant
Noted to be self sterile and colonies are often too far apart to produce viable seed
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Average to dry, acidic soil that is sandy or rocky
Self fertile but fruit production is better with cross-pollination
Berries loved by humans and many wildlife species
Height: 12 in
Spread: 1-3 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Native
- Drought Tolerant
- No Deadheading
- Edible
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water