Species Thunderbird evergreen huckleberry Guide

Thunderbird evergreen huckleberry

Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird'

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

7

Flowers:

Showy, White Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Deep shade, Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Acidic, Humus rich, Well-drained

Fruits:

blue,green,black Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For Thunderbird evergreen huckleberry trees, watering should be done thoroughly, once every week or 2 in the warmer months of spring and summer, and only as needed during the cooler months of fall and winter. When watering, make sure to saturate the soil thoroughly, until water runs out of the drainage holes. Allow the top layer of the soil to dry out before watering again.

sunlight

The Thunderbird Evergreen Huckleberry grows best in full sun to partial shade. Plants grown in full sun will usually produce much more fruit than those grown in partial shade. The plant prefers direct sunlight for at least 4 to 5 hours per day. It will grow in partial shade, but will perform better and produce more fruit when it gets more sunlight. When grown in full sun, the Thunderbird Evergreen Huckleberry should experience the most light between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm.

pruning

Thunderbird evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird') should be pruned between spring and early summer. Prune only the branches that are dead, diseased, damaged or rubbing against each other. Aim to keep the shrub 1-2 feet tall and wide with an open center and evenly spaced branches to promote good air circulation. Remove no more than 1-third of the shrub at 1 time, and finish up with an application of compost or mulch.