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Vaccinium ovatum

Evergreen Huckleberry

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Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 2'-10' tall depending on whether it is in the sun or shade. It has leathery, dark green leaves with white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. Edible black berries are produced in summer and fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Half

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.