Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry, Tree Huckleberry, Sparkleberry

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 10A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive