This plant blooms prolifically and sets more fruit in forest openings that get a little more light. Red huckleberry’s tart red berries are commonly used in juices, jams, and baked goods. They also attract mammals, birds, and many insect pollinators.
- Rarity: Common
- Flowering Time: Mid Spring
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Fruit: 6-10 in diameter, red
- Height: 3-12 feet
- Habitat: West-Side Forest
- Native: Yes
Sources: Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon Flora Project
