Vaccinium ovatum
Vaccinium ovatum
Evergreen Huckleberry
West coast native. Small, evergreen foliage has reddish new growth in spring and tiny pale pink urn-shaped flowers. Edible, blackish-purple berries are produced late summer into fall, which can be eaten fresh or used in pies & jams. The branches are excellent in cut flower arrangements. (Shrub)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring 24-42" tall x 24-36" wide Sun Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsCulinary Uses Culinary Uses
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or BarkMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Native to NorthWest Native to NorthWestNW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant Pick