Vaccinium parvifolium

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 -60days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil. Cover to keep light out. Remove cover after germination.

Native to: Alaska, British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

Native

Introduced

Vaccinium parvifoliumVaccinium parvifolium

Red Huckleberry

In Stock: 0.064 lb (Total:0.064lb)

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Germination:

30%

Germination test:

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Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

2,990,790

Quantity:

0.06 lb

Collected in:

Washington

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832874

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 -60days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil. Cover to keep light out. Remove cover after germination.

Native to: Alaska, British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting allure of Vaccinium parvifolium, commonly known as Red Huckleberry, a striking deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest's coastal and forested landscapes. Reaching heights of 4-10 feet, this elegant plant thrives in the verdant terrains from Alaska to central California, renowned for its vibrant, translucent red berries that provide a tart, yet delightfully palatable alternative to cranberries. Celebrated for its rich vitamin C content and antioxidants, Red Huckleberry's berries can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or transformed into jams, jellies, and sauces that add a tangy zest to culinary creations. With its airy, finely branched, angular green or red twigs adorned by small, smooth-edged, vivid green leaves that turn red in autumn, it offers ornamental charm to gardens alongside rhododendrons, ferns, and azaleas. Hardy to USDA Zone 5, this resilient shrub favors part sun to part shade, requiring moist, acidic soils. Celebrate nature's bounty and cultural heritage by welcoming Red Huckleberry into your landscape, fostering a habitat for wildlife and supporting ongoing ecological stewardship.