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Russian Almond vs Mountain HuckleberryPrunus tenella Vaccinium membranaceum SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Russian Almond is a low maintenance, short, slightly suckering shrub. It is covered with attractive, bright pink flowers in early spring before its foliage emerges.
Mountain Huckleberry is a small shrub known for its tart to sweet berries. The berries range from purple-black to red-black, and can be eaten fresh or used in jams and syrups. It is a plant native to Alberta and the berries are frequently enjoyed by both people and wildlife. RUSSIAN ALMOND QUICK FACTSMOUNTAIN HUCKLEBERRY QUICK FACTS
Berries:
dark purple
Flavor:
sweet, acidic
Harvest:
mid to late summer
Flowers:
bright pink
Nuts:
small fuzzy nuts
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
low
Other Names:
dwarf russian almond
Other Names:
big huckleberry, black huckleberry, tall bilberry, thinleaf huckleberry
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