A late-season blueberry that keeps summer sweetness going with bright, tangy flavor and brilliant fall color
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Late-ripening variety that extends the blueberry season
- Produces firm, flavorful berries with a gentle tartness
- Self-pollinating and dependable
- Beautiful white blooms in spring and scarlet-red fall foliage
- Excellent for baking, preserves, and fresh eating
- Hardy and disease resistant
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: MI, GA
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Elliott Blueberry in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil for the best growth and fruit quality. If your soil is not naturally acidic, amend it with peat moss or pine bark, or use a soil mix designed for acid-loving plants. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting, and add mulch to protect roots and retain moisture. Prune older canes in late winter to encourage fresh new growth. Though self-pollinating, Elliott produces larger crops and bigger berries when planted near other highbush varieties such as Bluecrop or Chandler.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 5-7' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-5' apart
A late-season blueberry that keeps summer sweetness going with bright, tangy flavor and brilliant fall color
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Late-ripening variety that extends the blueberry season
- Produces firm, flavorful berries with a gentle tartness
- Self-pollinating and dependable
- Beautiful white blooms in spring and scarlet-red fall foliage
- Excellent for baking, preserves, and fresh eating
- Hardy and disease resistant
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: MI, GA
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Elliott Blueberry in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil for the best growth and fruit quality. If your soil is not naturally acidic, amend it with peat moss or pine bark, or use a soil mix designed for acid-loving plants. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting, and add mulch to protect roots and retain moisture. Prune older canes in late winter to encourage fresh new growth. Though self-pollinating, Elliott produces larger crops and bigger berries when planted near other highbush varieties such as Bluecrop or Chandler.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 5-7' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-5' apart
Why plant Elliott's Highbush Blueberry?
Bodacious and sure to be a hit, Elliott's Blueberry is the perfect plant to provide for fresh berries ripe for eating and cooking! Ripening in late season, you will be enthralled with watching the pink-toned blooms transform into firm berries ideal for picking. You're landscape will pop with the seasonal interest of the bright maroon stems as the backdrop to the tasty, blueberries.
How to use Elliott's Highbush Blueberry in the landscape?
You'll be welcoming Elliott's Highbush into your landscape at the start of spring when dainty pink blooms start to make an appearance against deep maroon red stems. As late-season blueberry begins to ripen, berries up to half an inch will grace each deep maroon stem, ready for you to pick. This cold-hardy blueberry is self-pollinating and late to bloom. Do not worry if blooms do not grow right away; they are waiting until the late spring frosts pass.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-7
How To Plant Elliott's Highbush Blueberry
Acidic soil is key to growing Blueberries successfully. These peat-loving Accents require very low–pH conditions in order to thrive. If your soil isn’t naturally acidic, you may want to grow your Blueberry in a large container or raised bed. Give it all-day sun if possible and use lots of organic matter—both as a soil amendment and as mulch. Elliott's Blueberry is self-pollinating, but you’ll get bigger fruits and more of them if you plant another variety of Highbush Blueberry nearby so they can pollinate each other.
How To Water
When watering the Elliott's Blueberry, you'll want to water them regularly. In the summer, irrigation is recommended every two or three days to protect the plant for the hot summer weather.
How To Prune
Not much pruning is required, however, you can prune in late winter to early sprung to thin out the branching. This will help maintain the plant size and make harvesting easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elliott ripens later than most blueberries, typically from August into early September. It is one of the last varieties to produce, extending your harvest into fall.
Yes. Elliott is self-pollinating, but planting it near other varieties such as Duke or Bluecrop can enhance fruit size and overall yield.
Elliott stands out for its late ripening and firm, tangy berries that hold their shape and flavor beautifully. Its vibrant fall color makes it a standout ornamental shrub as well.
