Deerberry, Common Deerberry, Highbush Huckleberry, Tall Deerberry, Squaw Huckleberry, Buckberry, Southern Gooseberry
Vaccinium stamineum (Deerberry) is a loosely-branched deciduous shrub with multiple seasons of interest. Emerging rich green to glaucous blue-green in spring, its small, oval leaves, 3 in. long (7 cm), turn red or purple shade in the fall. Attractive clusters of small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers hang under the foliage in late spring to early summer. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers. The blossoms are followed by a profusion of large, inedible, purple pear-shaped berries in late summer or fall – a delight for deer, birds, and small mammals. The shrub has multiple twisted trunks covered in peeling reddish bark. Native to eastern North America, Deerberry usually grows in dry, rocky habitat types in forests and fields, but it sometimes occurs in moist areas such as bogs and swamps. Deerberry spreads by underground runners to form clumps. It is best used in naturalized areas, open woodlands, or native plant gardens.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Common names | Blueberry, Highbush Huckleberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Kansas, Indiana, Midwest, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Common names | Blueberry, Highbush Huckleberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Kansas, Indiana, Midwest, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Vaccinium stamineum (Deerberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccinium stamineum (Deerberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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