Vaccinium ovatum 'Indians Wanderer'

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

Plant Size:
to 3 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
shade gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
White
Exposure:
Light shade
Soils:
Light acid soil

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

This selection of huckleberry stays relatively low and spreads by underground stems to form a loose thicket. Erect reddish stems reach about 3 feet or a little more, narrow leaves are dark green. White flowers mature to edible dark fruits in fall. Cool sun to light shade, moderate watering.