Vaccinium ovatum 'Huckleberry Hill'

Also Known As

Huckleberry Hill Evergreen Huckleberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 30"
W: 30"

planting zones

7a-9b

Vaccinium ovatum 'Huckleberry Hill' plant details

Vaccinium ovatum 'Huckleberry Hill' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium ovatum 'Huckleberry Hill'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, native plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium ovatum 'Huckleberry Hill'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, our collection of this western native, evergreen huckleberry, a form to only about 30" tall with predominantly upright branches and round, rather congested leaves, the new foliage tinted orange especially when young. The late winter / early spring flowers are a light pink followed by purplish-black fruit that tastes ... well ... ok. Good in the native or dry garden in full sun near the coast or as understory with larger shrubs and trees inland. Prefers a bit of mulch on the soil but surprisingly good in sterile places, unlike many of its kin. Summer drought tolerant, certainly, but doesn't mind the occasional summer water. Frost hardy to 0 °F.