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Red Huckleberry

Red Huckleberry

Vaccinium parvifolium

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 5b – Zone 10b

A Pacific Northwest native shrub prized for its bright red berries and delicate pink flowers. It thrives in moist woodland conditions and provides excellent food for birds and wildlife.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–12β€² tall Γ— 4–8β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 5bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 10b

pH Range

57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 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 (Oregon and Washington)

Native to: Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

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