Vaccinium ovatum 'Blue Madonna'

Common Name:
Huckleberry
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
To 5 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
shade gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
White
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Light acid soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

Smaller and more compact than some huckleberry selections, 'Blue Madonna' has almost chalky blue leaves, red-tinged in new growth. Small white flowers dot the branches in spring, developing slowly into sweet, slightly tart, blue-black berries. Sun or shade near the coast, shade inland, well drained, acid soil, and moderate watering.