Modestum Blueberry / Huckleberry (Vaccinium modestum)

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

Vaccinium modestum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Pleasant tasting. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Pleasant tasting.; The fruit is upto 1cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Cliffs, Abies forests, alpine meadows and thickets at elevations of 3100 - 4000 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)