One of our favorite native plants, Evergreen Huckleberry is found throughout our Northwest coastal forests. A very attractive, upright growing shrub with lustrous, deep green, evergreen foliage, Evergreen Huckleberry bears large amounts of juicy, very dark blue fruit. These very flavorful berries are delicious eaten fresh and are great for making preserves and Huckleberry pies, a popular dessert at restaurants in coastal towns. Evergreen Huckleberry likes moist, well-drained soil and is happy in the shade or in sun. It will grow taller (to 8 ft.) in the shade than in the sun (3-4 ft.). Space 3-4 ft. apart to make a beautiful, edible, evergreen hedge.

Latin Name: Vaccinium ovatum

Size at Maturity: 3-4 ft. in full sun, 7-8 ft. in shade

Pollination: Evergreen Huckleberry appears to be self-fertile

Pests & Diseases: Evergreen Huckleberry is not bothered by pests or diseases

Hardiness: Evergreen Huckleberry is hardy to approx. minus 10°F.

Bearing Age: 1st or 2nd year after planting

Bloom Time: May

Ripening Time: September

Yield: 2-3 pints

USDA Zone: 6

Sunset Western Zone: 4-7, 14-17, 22-24

Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed

Native Area: Pacific Coast