10 Seeds Thinleaf Huckleberry Vaccinium membranaceum Berry Shrub

Thinleaf Huckleberry is a deciduous shrub native to western North America, valued for its small, flavorful berries and attractive foliage. It produces urn-shaped flowers in spring followed by sweet, deep purple to nearly black berries in late summer, making it a rewarding choice for edible landscapes and wildlife gardens.
The berries are excellent for fresh eating, baking, jams, and preserves, while the shrub itself offers ornamental interest with its bright green leaves that turn vibrant red in autumn. It grows best in cool, moist, acidic conditions and benefits from cross-pollination with another huckleberry for the best fruit set.
Species: Vaccinium membranaceum
Type: Deciduous shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Acidic, well-drained, moist, high organic matter
Days_to_Harvest: 2 to 3 years from seed
Zones: 4 to 8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Surface sow on moist medium, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 3 to 5 feet apart
Notes: Best fruit set with cross-pollination; performs well in cool climates