*RETAIL - Vaccinium ovatum 'Huckleberry Hill'
A Cistus introduction, our collection of this western native, evergreen huckleberry, a form to only about 30" tall with predominantly upright branches and round, rather congested leaves, the new foliage tinted orange especially when young.Ā The late winter / early spring flowers are a light pink followed byĀ purplish-black fruit that tastes ... well ... ok.Ā Good in the native or dry garden in full sun near the coast or as understory with larger shrubs and trees inland. Prefers a bit of mulch on the soil but surprisingly good in sterile places, unlike many of its kin.Ā Summer drought tolerant, certainly, but doesn't mind the occasional summer water. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.
EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY
Ericaceae
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*RETAIL - Vaccinium ovatum 'Huckleberry Hill'
*RETAIL - Vaccinium ovatum 'Huckleberry Hill'
A Cistus introduction, our collection of this western native, evergreen huckleberry, a form to only about 30" tall with predominantly upright branches and round, rather congested leaves, the new foliage tinted orange especially when young.Ā The late winter / early spring flowers are a light pink followed byĀ purplish-black fruit that tastes ... well ... ok.Ā Good in the native or dry garden in full sun near the coast or as understory with larger shrubs and trees inland. Prefers a bit of mulch on the soil but surprisingly good in sterile places, unlike many of its kin.Ā Summer drought tolerant, certainly, but doesn't mind the occasional summer water. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.
EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY
Ericaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
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A Cistus introduction, our collection of this western native, evergreen huckleberry, a form to only about 30" tall with predominantly upright branches and round, rather congested leaves, the new foliage tinted orange especially when young.Ā The late winter / early spring flowers are a light pink followed byĀ purplish-black fruit that tastes ... well ... ok.Ā Good in the native or dry garden in full sun near the coast or as understory with larger shrubs and trees inland. Prefers a bit of mulch on the soil but surprisingly good in sterile places, unlike many of its kin.Ā Summer drought tolerant, certainly, but doesn't mind the occasional summer water. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.
EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY
Ericaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
