Elliott Blueberry

Description

Requirements and Tolerances

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-7
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 4.5-5.5
Plant Spacing: 4-6′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 800-1000 hours
Heat Tolerance: Moderate

Physical Characteristics

Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 5-7′ tall, 4-6′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: August
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Reddish-purple
Berry Size: 0.25-0.5″
Berry Flavor: Sweet, slightly tart
Berry Color and Appearance Blue, small, firm

Growth and Reproduction

Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 4-5
Lifespan: 40-50 years
Pollination Requirements: Requires cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: August-September
Yield & Storage: High, store in a cool, dry place

Disease Resistance

Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Mummy Berry: Moderately Susceptible
Botrytis Blight: Moderately Resistant
Phytophthora Root Rot: Moderately Resistant
Anthracnose: Moderately Susceptible
Blueberry Maggot: Moderately Susceptible
Aphids: Moderately Susceptible