
Gaylussacia dumosa
Gaylussacia dumosa
Dwarf huckleberry is a slow-growing native shrub best suited to acidic, moist soils in partially shaded woodland gardens. It produces small white to pink bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by dark berries attractive to birds. Plant it alongside azaleas or blueberries in a naturalized setting and keep soil consistently acidic with a pine bark mulch.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Flowers
mixed
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Mulch To Retain Moisture
Soil pH
4.3 – 6.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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