Vaccinium ovatum
Evergreen or Wild Huckleberry
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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.