Evergreen Huckleberry Live Plant, Vaccinium Ovatum, Edible Dark Blue Berries, Native Evergreen Shrub, 1 Year Old Potted Plant

Bring the beauty of Pacific coastal forests to your garden with Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum). This attractive broadleaf evergreen shrub offers year-round foliage, delicate spring flowers, and delicious berries that ripen to a deep blue-black color in fall.

Our plants are grown from disease-free tissue culture stock and supplied as potted nursery plants—not bare-root plants dug from the wild.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Vaccinium ovatum

• Common name: Evergreen Huckleberry

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Plant age: Approximately 1 year old

• Plant type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub

• Growth habit: Compact, bushy shrub

• USDA hardiness zones: 7–9; Zone 6 with wind protection

• Growing origin: Pacific coastal forests

• Growing stock: Disease-free tissue culture stock

Flowers & Berries

• Spring: Small pinkish-white flowers appear.

• Summer: Developing berries turn red.

• Fall: Berries ripen to a dark blue-black color.

• Wildlife value: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, while berries provide food for birds and other wildlife.

• Human use: Ripe berries are enjoyed as a tasty edible fruit.

Mature Size

• Full sun: Approximately 4 feet tall and wide.

• Full shade: Can reach up to 10 feet tall if left unpruned.

• In hotter climates, full or afternoon shade is recommended.

Actual mature size depends on sunlight, climate, pruning, and growing conditions.

Growing & Care

• Light: Full sun in suitable coastal climates; provide afternoon or full shade in hotter regions.

• Soil: Acidic, slightly moist, well-drained soil.

• Water: Regular watering is recommended, similar to blueberry care.

• Climate: Suitable for USDA Zones 7–9, with Zone 6 possible when protected from wind.

Additional Uses

• Evergreen leaves and branches are attractive in floral arrangements.

• Foliage can be used to make huckleberry leaf tea.

• A beautiful native-style shrub for gardens, wildlife landscapes, and naturalized planting areas.

Shipping & Plant Notes
You will receive one approximately 1-year-old Evergreen Huckleberry potted plant.

These are nursery-grown potted plants, not bare-root plants collected from the wild. The plant may not have flowers or berries when shipped, depending on the season and maturity.

Natural variations in foliage and branching are normal. Live plants may experience temporary stress during shipping. Unpack promptly and allow the plant to adjust to its new environment.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.