Oval-leaf Huckleberry

Vaccinium ovalifolium, Ericaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Snowbrush CeanothusCeanothus velutinus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

SquashberryViburnum edule

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hillside BlueberryVaccinium pallidum

Pollinator Sharing

Creeping Oregon GrapeMahonia repens

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Mountain HuckleberryVaccinium membranaceum

Closely related huckleberry species compete intensely for similar resources and growing conditions

Purple ChokeberryAronia prunifolia

Closely related Ericaceae shrubs compete intensely for acidic soil conditions and understory light

Uses

Functions

Edible Fruit ProductionWildlife FoodUnderstory ShrubAcidifying Soil

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantDigestive Health

Common Questions

What zones does Oval-leaf Huckleberry grow in?

Oval-leaf Huckleberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Oval-leaf Huckleberry?

Good companions for Oval-leaf Huckleberry include Snowbrush Ceanothus, Squashberry, Hillside Blueberry, Creeping Oregon Grape.

Design guilds with Oval-leaf Huckleberry and see companion relationships visually.

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