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Blueberry 'Elliott'

2-Gallon

Height: 4-6 feet tall.
Spread: 3-4 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Zone: 4a.
Other Names: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elliott'

Description:
A late-season northern highbush blueberry variety prized for its high yields and firm, tangy berries. 'Elliott' is one of the last blueberries to ripen, extending the harvest season into late summer or early fall. This cold-hardy, disease-resistant variety is an excellent choice for home gardens and edible landscapes, producing consistent crops year after year.


Edible Qualities:
Blueberry 'Elliott' produces medium to large berries with a slightly tart flavor that sweetens as they fully ripen. The fruit holds well on the bush, providing an extended harvest window.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Smoothies
- Preserves
- Freezing

Features & Attributes:
Blueberry 'Elliott' features dark green foliage throughout the growing season, transitioning to brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall. In early spring, it produces clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators. Its late-ripening berries are firm and excellent for fresh use or storage.
This is a deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is self-pollinating but benefits from being planted near another blueberry variety for increased yields.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Blueberry 'Elliott' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Edible Hedges
- Home Gardens
- Wildlife Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Blueberry 'Elliott' will grow to be about 4-6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3-4 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1-2 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 30 years or more.

This shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. It requires consistent moisture, particularly during fruit development, and benefits from an annual layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Light pruning after fruiting helps maintain its shape and productivity.

Additional Characteristics:
- Late-Season Ripening
- Self-Pollinating (Improved Yields with Cross-Pollination)
- High-Yielding
- Cold Hardy
- Excellent Fall Foliage Color