Vaccinium ovatum 'Wunderlich'

Also Known As

California Huckleberry
Evergreen Huckleberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Vaccinium ovatum 'Wunderlich' plant details

Vaccinium ovatum 'Wunderlich' is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium ovatum 'Wunderlich'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: thicket forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium ovatum 'Wunderlich'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: snail / slug
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorous, large-leafed selection of a common native shrub selected by Suzanne Schettler. Leaves are leathery, oval, lustrous dark green to 1" with bronze toned new growth. Small white, bell-shaped flowers appear from March to May on closely branched stems. Black berries form in the fall and are useful in pies, jams, jellies and syrups. Dense habit to 8' but it can easily be trimmed into a hedge or grown in containers. Moderate to occasional water. Hardy to 10 °F. Western North America.