Overview
Gaylussacia dumosa is a plant with a shrub, upright, multi-stemmed, colony-forming habit in the genus Gaylussacia, part of the Ericaceae family, with deciduous, alternate, oval, resin-dotted foliage. Gaylussacia dumosa grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include understory planting and low-growing hedge.
About
Gaylussacia dumosa, commonly known as bushy huckleberry or dwarf huckleberry, is a deciduous shrub in the Ericaceae family. It has an upright, multi-stemmed, colony-forming habit with alternate, oval, resin-dotted leaves. This shrub thrives in full sun or partial shade on south-, east-, or west-facing sheltered aspects, preferring well-drained, acidic loam or sandy soils with dry to moist moisture levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for understory planting or as a low-growing hedge and is best planted in a suitable position with watering during establishment. Propagation is by seed or stratification, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gaylussacia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Dry, Medium, Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gaylussacia dumosa size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub, Upright, Multi-stemmed, Colony-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Alternate, Oval, Resin-dotted
- Suggested uses
- Understory planting, Low-growing hedge
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gaylussacia dumosa
- Propagation
- Seed, Stratified
- Pest resistance
- Honey fungus
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gaylussacia dumosa?
Gaylussacia dumosa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gaylussacia dumosa need?
Gaylussacia dumosa grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium to moist.
Is Gaylussacia dumosa hardy in the UK?
Gaylussacia dumosa has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Gaylussacia dumosa?
Seed, Stratified.
