Quick answer: Deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum) is native to 22 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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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 | Low water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Moist to droughty, acid soils |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jun |
| Height | 6-12 ft, up to 15 ft |
| Wildlife value | Birds and mammals eat berries, attracts birds, special value to native and bumble bees |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 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 16 Sep 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 Deerberry
Where is Deerberry native?
Deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum) is native to 22 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Deerberry bloom?
Deerberry blooms May-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Deerberry need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Low water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Moist to droughty, acid soils. Mature height: 6-12 ft, up to 15 ft.
Is Deerberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Birds and mammals eat berries, attracts birds, special value to native and bumble bees.
Is Deerberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Deerberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Deerberry?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Vaccinium stamineum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Deerberry.
- Fire pink Silene virginica
- Climbing prairie rose Rosa setigera
- Coralberry Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
- Fragrant sumac Rhus aromatica
- Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
- Common evening primrose Oenothera biennis
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