Huckleberry, Mountain (20 cui Shrub)

Spring Only Species! Please do not select a fall ship/pick up date with this species or it will be removed from your order.

Mountain huckleberry, or black huckleberry, is an Idaho native and Idaho's state fruit. Long-lived, huckleberry grewos slowly to 4-5' tall. It produces a flavorful black to purple fruit that is highly prized by humans and animals. Huckleberry require moist, well-drained, acidic soil that is high in organic matter and receives lots of sun. Mountain huckleberry also has outstanding fall color with orange to red to maroon hues. Huckleberries require temperatures around freezing in the winter and do best when covered with 1-2’ of snow throughout the winter. This species can be tricky to establish and has not yet been successfuly domesticated. 

Native Shrub

Max Height: 5’

Max Width: 6’

Drought Hardy: Yes

Growth Rate: Slow

Wildlife Benefits: Birds, small & large mammals

Uses: Erosion control, ornamental, fruit

Plug Sizes Available: 10 cui, 20 cui

Zones: 4-8

**SEEDLINGS MUST BE ORDERED IN MULTIPLES OF 5**

Seedlings can be purchased in the following quantities, 5, 10, 15, 20 etc. If you would like 5 seedlings, please write 5 in the quantity box.

This Product is Only Available to Ship or be picked up in Spring 2024. If you choose a September or October Shipping or Pick Up Date this species will be cancelled from your order. There are no exceptions. 

Price:

$3.67