Dwarf huckleberry (Gaylussacia dumosa)

Dwarf huckleberry

Also known as: Gopherberry

This low growing shrub, the dwarf huckleberry, grows well in part-shade and sandy soils. It produces a shiny, dark-blue berry in the late summer and fall that is believed to be edible.

Scientific classification

Species

Dwarf huckleberry (Gaylussacia dumosa)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

Spring, Summer

Bloom Time

Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall

Harvest Time

30 cm to 61 cm

Plant Height

30 cm to 90 cm

Spread

Green, Yellow, Gold, Blue

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Spring, Summer

Growth Season

Slow

Growth Rate

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Attributes of Dwarf huckleberry

Growth Rate

During the active growing seasons of spring and summer, dwarf huckleberry's slow growth manifests as a gradual increase in height and conservative leaf production. Notably, this deliberate pace supports dwarf huckleberry's energy conservation, translating into notable resilience and a muted but reliable blooming habit. Seasonal variations may occur, yet they perpetuate dwarf huckleberry's slower pace of growth.

Culture

Symbolism

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Quickly Identify Dwarf huckleberry

Cream-colored bell-shaped flowers in racemes resemble blueberry blooms.

Glossy blue-black berries with 10 nutlets and shifting colors from green to ripe.

Leathery leaves with fuzzy margins, yellow resin dots on lower surface.

Copiously pubescent stem with fine, soft hairs, green to reddish-brown.

Fine, exfoliating bark in thin sheets with delicate peeling, varying gray-brown tones.

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Care Guide for Dwarf huckleberry

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Adapted to forest understories, dwarf huckleberry thrives in consistent humidity but tolerates brief dryness. Water every three weeks, aligning with its low-maintenance needs. Typically grown outdoors, dwarf huckleberry benefits from natural light and rainfall for hydration, minimizing the need for supplemental watering.

Fertilize: Fertilizing dwarf huckleberry with a balanced nutrition fertilizer boosts growth and flowering. Use high nitrogen in early spring, then switch to balanced types during the growing season, applying 2-3 times yearly. Avoid over-fertilization to prevent root burn, and adjust during dormant winter months.

Pruning: Dwarf huckleberry is a low-growing shrub valued for its foliage and berries. Prune in early spring to remove dead branches and thin for air circulation. Rejuvenation pruning every 2-3 years boosts growth and fruit. Regular care enhances plant health and appearance year-round.

Propagation: Dwarf huckleberry propagation involves sowing seeds in well-drained soil with a pre-chilling stratification phase to enhance germination. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging, and handle seedlings carefully during growth and transplantation to protect their delicate roots.

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