St. Andrews Huckleberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium ovatum 'St. Andrews'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

5a-9a

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St. Andrews Huckleberry plant details

St. Andrews Huckleberry is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF St. Andrews Huckleberry

Plant type: groundcover fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: edible, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for St. Andrews Huckleberry

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

May and June white urn flowers yield to red berries on this dwarf native huckleberry selection found in St. Andrews, Scotland. Its small toothed leaves will be wonderfully orange to red to burgundy when new! Plenty happening on this quite slow spreader - 9" T x 3' W Minimum temperature: -10 °F