Bear Huckleberry (Gaylussacia ursina)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Gaylussacia ursina is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Insipid. — Fruit - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Wooded slopes and summits, often in acid humus. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)