Botanical Name: Vaccinium membranaceum
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Height: 3-5'
Spread: 3-5'
Sun Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Sun/Partial Shade
Characteristics: Tiny yellowish-pink urn shaped flowers appear in spring followed by dark black-purple berries, berries are sweet and can be eaten fresh or made in jams, jellies or preserves, similarly to blueberries huckleberries prefer acidic soil (4.5-5.5 pH), best when grown in heavily amended and acidified soil or when grown in containers, wonderful fall color in shades of red and purple