Dwarf Huckleberry

Verified Florida NativeShrub

Gaylussacia dumosa

Family: Ericaceae

Dwarf Huckleberry (Gaylussacia dumosa) is a Florida native shrub. A low deciduous shrub with small leaves and white to pink flowers followed by black berries. Forms colonies through underground runners and provides ground cover. Habitats: Pine Flatwoods, Scrub, Sandhill. Light: full sun, partial sha

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Native to: Florida

Growth Form: Shrub

Bloom Time: Spring

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Plant Description

A low deciduous shrub with small leaves and white to pink flowers followed by black berries. Forms colonies through underground runners and provides ground cover.

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Low
Soil: Sandy, Acidic
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: None

Size & Growth

Mature Height: 1-3 ft
Mature Width: 2-6 ft
Growth Rate: Slow

Ecological Value

✓Birds
✓Bees
✓Bears
✓Small mammals

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Bloom Season: Spring
Flower Color: White

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: Pine FlatwoodsScrubSandhill
USDA Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a
Flood Tolerance: None

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