Vaccinium ovatum x floribundum

Also Known As

Vaccinium 'Mortenia'
Vaccinium floribundum x ovatum
Evergreen Huckleberry
Mountain Cranberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Vaccinium ovatum x floribundum plant details

Vaccinium ovatum x floribundum is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium ovatum x floribundum

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, red stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium ovatum x floribundum

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hybrid with our Northwest native huckleberry that has stunning orange-red new growth in spring. Same lovely urn flower clusters in spring and edible black berries in fall. to 5' x 5'Minimum temperature: 0°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Our stock plant is not mature enough to describe; instead, consider the description of a named clone 'Cinderella', same cross, introduced by Barry Starling in 1996. A small, highly ornamental, hardy shrub with arching growth to three by 3'. Colorful new growth continues all winter on deep red stems. Densely packed leaves 3/4 x 1/2 inch long. Small pendant, bell-shaped flowers along the undersides of the branches, followed by edible black berries".