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Evergreen Huckleberry

Evergreen Huckleberry

Vaccinium ovatum

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 7b – Zone 10b

A native Pacific Northwest shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and small bell-shaped white or pink flowers followed by dark blue edible berries. It thrives in partial shade and moist, acidic soils, making it ideal for woodland gardens.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
6–8β€² tall Γ— 6–12β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 7bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 10b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest (California to British Columbia)

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

ediblehedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering