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Gaylussacia frondosa (L.) Torr. & Gray ex Torr.

Blue huckleberry, Dangleberry

Ericaceae (Heath Family)

USDA Symbol: gafr2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit: Blue

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , MA , MD , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WV
Native Habitat: dry to wet woods and thickets
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet
Soil Description: Sandy

Benefit

Attracts: Birds

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Gaylussacia frondosa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gaylussacia frondosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gaylussacia frondosa

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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