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Vaccinium ovalifolium
Also Known As
- Oval-Leaved Huckleberry
Plant type
shrub, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Vaccinium ovalifolium plant details
Vaccinium ovalifolium is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium ovalifolium
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium ovalifolium
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Vaccinium ovalifolium
By: Walter Siegmund
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How to Grow Vaccinium ovalifolium
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Fruit
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Vaccinium ovatum 'Scarlet Ovation'
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Vaccinium erythrinum
aka Red-twig Wortleberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'
aka Vaccinium 'Chandler', Blueberry, Chandler Northern Highbush Blueberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 5'-7'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Vaccinium 'Razz'
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Ozarkblue'
aka Vaccinium corymbosum 'Ozark Blue'
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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