Oldhamii Blueberry / Huckleberry (Vaccinium oldhamii)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Vaccinium oldhamii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and woods at low elevations in the mountains of Japan. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)