Red Huckleberry, Vaccinium Parvifolium, Shrub Seeds (Edible, Hardy, Fall Colors)

Description: Red Huckleberry, Vaccinium Parvifolium, Shrub Seeds Red Huckleberry is a deciduous shrub that grows to 13 feet tall with bright green shoots with an angular cross-section. It is a species of Vaccinium native to western North America, where it is common in forests from southeastern Alaska and British Columbia south through western Washington and Oregon to central California. The leaves are ovate to oblong-elliptic to 1.2 inches long. The flowers are yellow-white to pinkish-white with pink, decumbent bell-shaped to 0.20 inches long. The fruit is an edible red to orange berry to 0.39 inches in diameter. Huckleberries can be eaten fresh or dried or prepared as a tea or jelly. Leaf: Alternate, simple, deciduous, elliptical to ovate, small (1/2 to 1 1/2 inches long), margins entire, green above and paler below, leaves very thin. Flower: Perfect, small (1/4 inch long), greenish-white or pinkish, bell-shaped, borne singly in leaf axils. Fruit: Small (1/4 inch diameter), bright red berries with translucent skins, delicious. Twig: Young twigs are bright green and ribbed or angled, buds are small and red. Bark: Thin, smooth, and reddish brown. Form: An upright, finely branched deciduous shrub commonly growing 4 to 10 feet tall (sometimes larger). Zone: 3 to 8Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrubFamily: EricaceaeNative Range: Western North America Height: 6 to 13 feet Spread: 8 to 13 feet Shape: Upright, Rounded to irregularBloom Time: MayBloom Color: Yellow-white to pinkish-white with pink, decumbent bell-shapedSun: Full Sun to Part ShadeFall Color: Mix of red, orange, purple, and yellowDrought Tolerance: LowWater: Medium Maintenance: MediumSite Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Requires acidic soil (pH of 4.5 to 6) and does not tolerate root disturbance. Organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage.Culture: Birds love the fruit, so plants may need to be covered with netting as the fruit begins to ripen in order to protect the crop.Uses: Natural landscaping, habitat gardens, wildlife gardens and restoration projects. Sowing Vaccinium parvifolium Seeds:The seeds of Red Huckleberry are very small.For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hoursStratify: Cold 60 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.Germination: Surface sow indoors. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following link:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts:All items are set up to automatically discount as follows:1. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2023-10-20T07:15:15.000Z

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