Vaccinium ovatum
Evergreen or Wild Huckleberry
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'
Width Range
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
Medium
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:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers