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EVERGREEN

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This handsome and adaptable plant is typically found growing as an understory plant at forest edges. Able to thrive in both sun and shade, it stays shorter in sun—3–4 feet tall and wide—or can reach 6–7 feet tall in shade. Evergreen huckleberry makes a great container plant or can be trained and shaped into an ornamental, edible hedge. Flavorful fruit ripens in August.

Huckleberries are 1 year old and ship mid to late April. Plants are in 3 ½ inch pots. Order early for best availability. Not available to HI, US Territories, or Canada.
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Customer Reviews

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Pat M.
Looking good!

Our healthy plant arrived just before a sudden cold snap and high winds. Now we're in the middle of a Central Oregon heat streak, but the plant still looks great! It's planted in a large pot, with deep sawdust mulch, in a shady spot and will go in its permanent home next spring. We're looking forward to having it be part of our garden. Thanks!

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Andrea B.
Not as hardy as I hoped.

Sadly one died within days of arriving. The other is not thriving, but still alive. I used Kellogg organic soil and mushroom compost when I planted. Plus I water a couple times a week. They were both planted in a semi shady area of lawn.

So sorry to hear that! Please reach out, so we can help troubleshoot or figure out if we need to issue a refund. Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Beth R.
Huckleberry experience in the Northeast

I invested in a few huckleberry plants, hoping that they'd be vigorous in my healthy urban garden in Brooklyn, NY. They seem to establish well (I was careful to give them space, the right Ph and pruning), and I patiently waited several years for flowers and fruits -- but they never came. In searching for a solution, I found lots of people who had the same problem, and experts who warned that these plants often have trouble fruiting outside of the Northwest. So if you're interested, I'd suggest checking first with your local Ag Extension office to see whether they recommend growing them in your area. After about 6 years, we've finally decided to rip them out and try something else in our limited space.

Plant Spacing 3–5'
Plant height See product description above
Hardiness Zone 6–8
Bearing Age 2nd year
Ripening Time Late summer/fall
Pollinator Required No

Vaccinium ovatum Huckleberries are often overlooked by gardeners. The tidy native shrubs are covered with small deep green leaves throughout the year, a natural landscaping plant. They reward you in late summer with blue-black berries that have a delightful sweet-tart zing.

Initial Instructions
After unpacking, allow the plant a few days to gradually acclimate to full-sun exposure. Dig a hole approximately 2 1/2 feet around and 1 foot deep. Replace about 1/3-1/2 of the soil from the hole with moistened peat moss and mix well. Lightly roughen the outside of the plant's root ball and position the plant so the root ball is slightly higher than ground level, mounding the soil well. Water thoroughly. Mulch with a 2-4 inch layer of straw, sawdust or wood shavings (not cedar). The mulch helps retain moisture, keeps the roots cool and suppresses weeds. For the first feeding, fertilize lightly once the plants have become established or in late spring. Use an acid fertilizer, our Acid Mix works well, or rhododendron/azalea fertilizer. We recommend removing the first year's blossoms as they appear. This diverts the plant's energy and allows it to establish a strong root system.

Cultivation
Water regularly during the first growing season, but do not allow the soil to become soggy. Fertilize in early spring and once again in late spring. Huckleberries are very sensitive to over-fertilization, so be conservative! Always water well after fertilizing. Organic fertilizers, blood meal and cottonseed meal work well. Avoid using manures. After the leaves have dropped in the fall, prune the huckleberry bushes. Remove any dead wood, blotchy-colored branches and the very low growth at the base. Thin out lateral and small, weak branches until you have removed a total of about 1/3-1/2 of the wood.

Pests & Diseases
Cover plants with Birdblock Protective Netting if birds are a problem, otherwise huckleberries are seldom bothered by pests.

Soil Type
Huckleberries prefer slightly acidic (4.0-5.5 pH), well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Peat moss, sawdust and composted oak leaves are good amendments to add humus and lower the pH of the soil.

Light Requirements
Huckleberries thrive in part to full shade.

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