Fruit-Blueberry-Elliott #1
Fruit-Blueberry-Elliott #1
Elliott Blueberry
Ripens late season, self-pollinating
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$2999
$29.99
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Big and flavorful. Late-season variety will give you berries that are firm, easy-to-pick and perfect for fresh eating or cooking. Lovely pink-tinged flowers bloom each spring. Seasonal interest with its attractive bright burgundy stems. Blooms late to avoid late spring frosts. Cold-hardy. Ripens in August. Self-pollinating.
Botanical Name- Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elliot'
Pronunciation- vak-SIN-ee-um kor-im-BOH-sum
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 6 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, peat moss enriched soil
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Fothergilla gardenii (acidic soil, layered seasonal interest)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble especially), fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old canes after fruiting; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil consistently moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage fruit production.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be heavily amended with acidic organic matter.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Blueberry maggot, powdery mildew
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