Mountain Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Vaccinium membranaceum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet but rather acid flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A sweet but rather acid flavour.; Sour but delicious according to other reports.; A reasonable source of vitamin C.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and woodland edges. Moist woods. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)