Himalayan Huckleberry
Also known as the grey-white blueberry for its gorgeous grey-blue foliage dusted white, the Himalayan Huckleberry is the most ornamental Vaccinium we’ve seen. Evergreen, dwarfing, easy to grow and produces tasty little huckleberries in late summer. An excellent addition where you need a little splash of bluish grey to light up the understory and a plant that fits into a variety of soil, sunlight, and design situations.
Latin Name: Vaccinium glaucoalbum
Site and Soil: Himlalayan Huckleberry can grow in sun or part shade and prefers rich soils that are well watered.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3′ x 3′
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: August-September
Yield: 2-3 pints
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 7