Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) is a small- to medium-sized evergreen shrub that prefers full to partial shade. It grows slowly and prefers acidic soil. In mid-summer, the plant produces round, small, edible black berries. The berries are a valuable traditional food for many indigenous cultures in the Pacific Northwest.
Classification: Perennial
Key Characteristics: Black berries
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Water Requirements: Moist soil
Ease of Growing: High
Growth Rate: Slow
Bloom Time: April–May
Spreads: By rhizome
Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Wildfire resistant, Riparian zones, Deer resistant, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds
Edible: Yes
Mature Height: 4–8 feet
Mature Width: 3–6 feet
