Common Name
Black huckleberry
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Black Huckleberry is a native shrub in the blueberry family found in acidic forests and woodland. Common throughout
Wildlife Value: Berries are eaten by birds and mammals. Host plant to the butterfly Henry's Elfin. Bees pollinate the flowers.
Flower Color
Red/burgandy
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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