Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure' (Box Huckleberry) Zone 2 rich well-drained soil

rich well-drained soil

This species is closely related to Cyp

Bloom Time: July to September

The sheath around the needle fascicles is shed as the needles expand

Unusual cross with flowers that resemble formosanum but with foliage of californicum

Gaylussacia brachycera 'Berried Treasure' (Box Huckleberry) Zone 2 rich well-drained soilFamily: Ericaceae Zone: 5 8 Natural Range: Pennsylvania into Tennessee Soil: Average, humus rich Light: Part sun, sun Height: 12" Bloom Time: Spring Attracts: Bees Pest Resistance: NA Attributes: Semi evergreen glossy leaves. Small white pink flowers with purple blue fruit in summer. Red fall foliage. Notes: Discovered in 2003 by Stefan Bloodwroth of the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Will produce fruit even even with only one plant. Noted to be