Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird'
Also Known As
- Vaccinium ovata 'Thunderbird'
- Thunderbird evergreen huckleberry
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'
- W: 5'
planting zones
- 6a-8b
Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird' plant details
Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Whitman Farms
Gardening facts about Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird' plant
How to Grow Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird'
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 5'-7'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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