Gaylussacia dumosa
Dwarf Huckleberry
Description:
Huckleberry shrub growing in wetlands. Mature leaves are oblong and pointed, young leaves are round tipped. Tip of leaves are bristled, has resin dots on underside only. Flowers are white to pink and bloom in spring. Fruit is black and matures from mid to late summer. Fruit also has resin dots.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Ericaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Late May to late June |
| Fruit Timing: | Late July to September |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S4 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist, Wet |