Quick answer: Farkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) is native to 16 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 03 Nov 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry |
| Soil | Sandy or rocky, acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, acid-based |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Jun |
| Height | 12-15 ft, up to 30 ft |
| Wildlife value | Black berries attract birds and mammals, larval host for Henry's Elfin and Striped Hairstreak, special value to native bees |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 03 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Farkleberry
Where is Farkleberry native?
Farkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) is native to 16 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Farkleberry bloom?
Farkleberry blooms Mar-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Farkleberry need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry. Soil: Sandy or rocky, acid soils - sandy, sandy loam, acid-based. Mature height: 12-15 ft, up to 30 ft.
Is Farkleberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Black berries attract birds and mammals, larval host for Henry's Elfin and Striped Hairstreak, special value to native bees.
Is Farkleberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Farkleberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Farkleberry?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 03 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Vaccinium arboreum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Farkleberry.
- Loblolly pine Pinus taeda
- Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
- Blackjack oak Quercus marilandica
- Shortleaf pine Pinus echinata
- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
- American holly Ilex opaca
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