Vaccinium ovatum
Californian Huckleberry
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Californian Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) - Description
A West Coast native that runs from Northern California to British Columbia. Tart but tasty, dark blue black colored berries load up in the fall on nice 6' to 7' shrubs that actually perform better when in partial shade. The small to medium sized berries are fantastic for pies and fresh eating. Tends to be found along coastal environments, as it loves to be rooted in very sandy soils.
Californian Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) - Blooming
Blooms bell-shaped or cylindrical flowers in white, green, pink, or red in spring and summer followed by spherical, edible berries. V. angustifolium var. laevifolium, V. ashei, V. corymbosum, and V. macrocarpon are grown primarily for their blueberries or cranberries.
Californian Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) - Growth
Evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous shrubs and trees. Vacciniums do well in partial shade. Height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to approx. 12 ft. tall. Vaccinium works best in a shrub border, woodland garden, or rock garden.
Californian Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in fall. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate deciduous plants from greenwood cuttings in early summer. Evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings. Conduct layering in late summer.
Californian Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) - Pest
Caterpillars and scale insects. Vaccinium is also prone to gray mold, leaf and bud gall, rust, witches' broom, dieback, crow and root rot, and powdery mildew.
Californian Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) - Interesting facts
Vaccinium is grown for its flowers, foliage, and berries. The leaves of some deciduous species exhibit an attractive fall color.
Californian Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) - Soil and irrigation
Vacciniums require acidic, peaty or sandy soil that is well-draining yet kept moist.
