EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY ; Vaccinium Ovatum
- Appearance: Reaches 2 to 8 feet tall (and up to 3 to 6 feet wide), featuring leathery, serrated leaves with reddish-bronze new spring growth.
- Flowers & Fruit: Bears small, pale pink urn-shaped flowers in the spring followed by sweet, edible blackish-purple berries in late summer and fall.
- Native Range: Coastal forests and conifer woodland edges from British Columbia down to central California.
Growing Conditions & Care
- Light: Thrives in partial shade to full sun; full sun or more light increases berry production, while afternoon shade protects it in hot inland areas.
- Soil: Requires strongly acidic (pH 4.0–5.5), humus-rich, and well-draining soil.
- Water: Needs regular, consistent moisture during its first establishment year, becoming fairly drought-tolerant once established.
- Hardiness: Suited for USDA Zones 7 through 9 (and zone 6 with microclimate protection)
