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California Native Plant

Vaccinium ovatum

Evergreen Huckleberry

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Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 2'-10' tall depending on whether it is in the sun or shade. It has leathery, dark green leaves with white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. Edible black berries are produced in summer and fall.

 

Sun

Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.