Dwarf Huckleberry

Gaylussacia dumosa

Physical Characteristics

Gaylussacia dumosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Florida and Louisiana.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked and used as a pie filling etc[3, 62, 183]. Juicy and deliciously spicy[183]. Watery and insipid[235], though commonly eaten according to another report[177]. Not much valued[11]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter[235].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known