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Evergreen Huckleberry
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Evergreen Huckleberry

Vaccinium ovatum

Honeybees forage on Vaccinium ovatum for accessible nectar and pollen during early spring when few other blooms are available, providing essential support before major flows. Peak bloom occurs from April to June in its native range. This evergreen shrub requires no special management for beekeeping but benefits from partial shade and moist soil to ensure vigorous flowering.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomApril–July
USDA zones7-9
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeWestern North America
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