Plant Details

Gaylussacia baccata

Black Huckleberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Gaylussacia baccata
Also known as: Black Huckleberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Dye, Fibre, Hedge, Oil, Food forest

Description

Fruits - can be consumed both raw and cooked. They have a delicious spicy and sweet flavor and can be eaten directly or used in pies, jams, and other dishes. They can also be dried for later consumption. The dried fruits can be ground into powder and mixed with flour to make bread. The fruit has a sticky texture and is about 8 mm in size.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/07
End of Harvest: 15/09