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Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird'

Also Known As

  • Vaccinium ovata 'Thunderbird'
  • Thunderbird evergreen huckleberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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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

Although I have not tasted the fruit myself, I hear from a trusted source that it is outstanding. The planted originated in BC and so is not wildly adaptable preferring zones 5-6, but the bush is a knockout with green foliage in summer and fall and bronze in the winter and spring. It is a tight bush to 6' tall.

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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Size

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Zones

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Size

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