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Gaylussacia brachycera Berried Treasure™

Berried Treasure™ Box Huckleberry (Whortleberry)

• »  Vigorous, low growing shrub
• »  Beautiful deep red fall color
• »  Fruit is similar to blueberries but with fewer seeds
• »  Bell-shaped white to pink flowers attract many pollinators
• »  Native to the Northeast

• Category:Shrub
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:5-8
• Height:6-18 in
• Spread:3-8 ft
• Bloom Color: White Shades

Berried Treasure™ Box Huckleberry is a vigorous, low-growing native shrub that offers year-round interest. Small green leaves turn deep red in fall, while white-pink spring flowers give way to edible blue fruits. Reaching about 18" tall with a wide, spreading habit, it makes an excellent ground cover and provides valuable food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife.