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The Huckleberry Oak (Vacciniifolia) is generally described as a perennial shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Huckleberry Oak (Vacciniifolia) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Huckleberry Oak (Vacciniifolia) will reach up to 1.3 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 1 foot.
The Huckleberry Oak (Vacciniifolia) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| General Type | Shrub |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Thicket Forming |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Height When Mature | 1.3 |
| Vegetative Spread | Moderate |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness | No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Spring Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | -28 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 18 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 5–7 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 20–20 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 1200–1700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 18 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 140 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | None |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Medium |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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