Thunderbird Evergreen Huckleberry
Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird'
SKU
03797
An attractive landscape shrub with intense red-bronze new leaves, maturing to deep green. A profusion of pink and white flowers lead to an abundant crop of tasty dark blue fruit. Use fruit for jams, pies, baking or fresh in cold desserts. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate-growing, upright shrub to 6 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Edible, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Edible Fruit |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear to shape in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 8
Your climate may be too cold for this plant