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Vaccinium ovatum
Evergreen Huckleberry
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- Category:Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone:7-9
- Height:2-8 ft
- Spread:5-10 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
A versatile evergreen shrub featuring colorful copper-red new growth that matures to glossy deep green. Clusters of pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers appear in spring, followed by sweet, edible blue-black berries in late summer. The berries are excellent fresh or for jams, preserves, and baking, while the evergreen foliage provides year-round interest. Grows as a dense, compact shrub in full sun or a taller, more open form in shade.
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vaccinium ovatum
Plant in full sun to part shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and hot, dry periods. Prune in late winter or after fruiting to maintain shape and remove dead or unwanted growth; it can also be sheared for a formal hedge.