Vaccinium ovatum

Evergreen Huckleberry

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Evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest, featuring glossy dark green leaves and edible blue berries. Requires acidic soil.
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Plant Details

Common Name Evergreen Huckleberry
Family Ericaceae
Genus Vaccinium
Species Ovatum
Origin North America (Oregon to California)
Blooming Late spring, white/pink bell-shaped flowers
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic ericaceous mix (peat/perlite) with low pH, excellent drainage required

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist. Use rainwater or distilled water if tap is alkaline.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors to prevent leaf scorch

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Fertilization

Feed with acid-loving plant fertilizer in spring, avoid lime-containing products

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Pruning

Prune after harvest to remove dead wood and shape the shrub

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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