Description: The plants in this community are tolerant of sun but prefer well-drained soils. Soils that are well-drained are often sandy or coarse with various sizes of rocks. A well-drained soil typically dries out during summer months. Plants on the following table can survive summer drought but only after they have become established.  The following list includes both Red Huckleberry and Evergreen Huckleberry. This can take up to 2-3 years depending on the time of planting.

Often seen growing in decaying logs and stumps, our native huckleberries benefit from both composted organic matter and partially composted organic matter such as wood chips. Before planting huckleberries, always top-dress with a 2-4 inch layer of fully decomposed organic matter.

To find out more information about the plant, click on the blue text (Latin names).

Courtesy of the Washington State University Native Plant Website