Dwarf Huckleberry
Scientific Name: Gaylussacia dumosa (Andrews) Torr. & A. Gray
Synonyms: Gaylussacia bigeloviana (Fernald) Sorrie & Weakley, Gaylussacia dumosa (Andrews) Torr. & A. Gray var. <i>bigeloviana</i> Fernald, Gaylussacia orocola Small, Lasiococcus dumosus (Andrews) Small, Lasiococcus dumosus (Andrews) Small var. <i>bigelovianus</i> (Fernald) Fernald, Lasiococcus orocola (Small) Small
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Gaylussacia Kunth/ Gaylussacia dumosa (Andrews) Torr. & A. Gray
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | GADU |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | ShrubSubshrub, |
Native Locations | GADU |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Dwarf Huckleberry.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -23 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
Drought Tolerance | Medium |
Fertility Requirement | Low |
Fire Tolerance | High |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 180 |
Hedge Tolerance | None |
Moisture Use | Low |
pH, Maximum | 6.5 |
pH, Minimum | 4.3 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 4800 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1200 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 28 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 14 |
Salinity Tolerance | None |
Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | Yes |
Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
C:N Ratio | High |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Moderate |
Foliage Texture | Medium |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Long |
Leaf Retention | Yes |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 1.4 |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 1 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | Low |
Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
Seed per Pound | 364000 |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | No |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Propagated by Container | Yes |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
Bloom Period | Late Spring |
Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Protein Potential | Low |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | Yes |
Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |