Red Huckleberry

Vaccinium parvifolium, Ericaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Snowbrush CeanothusCeanothus velutinus

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Tall CottongrassEriophorum angustifolium

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Red-flowering CurrantRibes sanguineum

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Cascade Oregon GrapeMahonia nervosa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Licorice FernPolypodium glycyrrhiza

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Ponderosa PinePinus ponderosa

Pine allelopathy and shade canopy significantly reduce huckleberry growth and fruiting

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionWildlife HabitatUnderstory LayerAcidic Soil Indicator

Edible Parts

Berries

Common Questions

What zones does Red Huckleberry grow in?

Red Huckleberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Red Huckleberry?

Good companions for Red Huckleberry include Snowbrush Ceanothus, Tall Cottongrass, Red-flowering Currant, Cascade Oregon Grape, Licorice Fern.

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