Evergreen Huckleberry

In Oregon, a very delicious wild berry, found easily at the coast. It has a concentrated Huckleberry flavor, wonderful in pies. Particularly tasty late in the fall. This Vaccinium grows looser and darker in shade, grows easily in full sun at the coast, but slower inland in full sun exposure.

Botanical Name Vaccinium ovatum

Common Name Evergreen Huckleberry

Plant Type Broadleaf Evergreen

Height/Spread 3’ x 3’ in sun

Flower Pink, bell shaped, similar to  Pieris and Blueberry flowers.

Season of Bloom April-July

Leaves Egg shaped, leathery, toothed, darker on top, ¼ - ½” long.

Pests Birds love the berries.

Preferred Habitat Prefers shade, Ok in sun

Hardiness zones USDA 7-9