Red Huckleberry Live Plant, Vaccinium parvifolium, Native Pacific Northwest Berry Shrub, Red Whortleberry, Edible Wild Berries

Red Huckleberry Live Plants – Vaccinium parvifolium

Add a beautiful Pacific Northwest native to your garden with Red Huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium), also known as Red Whortleberry. This distinctive berry-producing shrub features bright red fruit, attractive seasonal foliage, and a natural woodland character.

Native to the Pacific Coast, Red Huckleberry occurs from Alaska to California, extending inland along the Cascades and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. It is a lovely choice for shaded, woodland-style gardens.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Vaccinium parvifolium

• Common names: Red Huckleberry, Red Whortleberry

• Plant type: Native berry-producing shrub

• Mature size: Approximately 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide

• USDA hardiness: Zones 5–7; Zone 8 on the West Coast

• Light: Partial shade

• Soil: Rich, organic soil

• Foliage: Leaves turn red in fall

• Fruit: Bright red berries with an appearance reminiscent of salmon eggs

Growing and Garden Uses

Red Huckleberry grows slowly and is naturally associated with woodland environments. In the wild, it is frequently found growing from decaying logs and rotting stumps.

For best results, plant it in a shaded or partially shaded garden with rich organic soil. Its attractive foliage and colorful berries make it a wonderful addition to native plant gardens and woodland landscapes.

Edible Red Berries

The bright red berries have a distinctive flavor and can be enjoyed in several ways:

• Eat fresh from the plant

• Use in homemade pies

• Prepare jams and jellies

• Dry the berries for later use

The berries are also an important food source for birds and small mammals.

Seasonal Appearance

• Spring and summer: Plants ship with leaves.

• Fall and winter: Plants are dormant and ship without leaves.

Dormant plants may look different from the leafy photographs, but this is a normal seasonal stage.

Shipping Information

• Shipping method: USPS Priority Mail

• Shipping cost: Included in the listed price

• Nursery: Scenic Hill Farm, a licensed Oregon nursery

• Shipping destination: Ships to all U.S. states

Please Note

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, and appearance. Seasonal foliage and dormancy depend on the time of year and growing conditions.