Leaf: Alternate, simple, deciduous, elliptical to ovate, small (1/2 to 1 1/2 inches long), margins entire, green above and paler below, leaves very thin.
Flower: Perfect, small (1/4 inch long), greenish-white or pinkish, bell-shaped, borne singly in leaf axils.
Fruit: Small (1/4 inch diameter), bright red berries with translucent skins, delicious.
Twig: Young twigs are bright green and ribbed or angled, buds are small and red.
Bark: Thin, smooth, and reddish brown.
Form: An upright, finely branched deciduous shrub commonly growing 4 to 10 feet tall (sometimes larger).



Zone: 3 to 8

Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub

Family: Ericaceae

Native Range: Western North America
Height: 6 to 13 feet
Spread: 8 to 13 feet
Shape: Upright, Rounded to irregular

Bloom Time: May

Bloom Color: Yellow-white to pinkish-white with pink, decumbent bell-shaped

Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade

Fall Color: Mix of red, orange, purple, and yellow

Drought Tolerance: Low

Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium

Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Requires acidic soil (pH of 4.5 to 6) and does not tolerate root disturbance. Organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage.

Culture: Birds love the fruit, so plants may need to be covered with netting as the fruit begins to ripen in order to protect the crop.

Uses: Natural landscaping, habitat gardens, wildlife gardens and restoration projects.





Sowing Vaccinium parvifolium Seeds:

The seeds of Red Huckleberry are very small.

For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.

Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours

Stratify: Cold 60 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.

Germination: Surface sow indoors. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.