Vaccinium Elliot

Short overview
Vaccinium Elliot is a late-season highbush blueberry cultivar valued for extending the harvest period in home gardens and small plantings. It is appreciated for its upright growth, blue berries, and seasonal foliage color.

Key characteristics

• Plant type: Deciduous fruiting shrub (Vaccinium corymbosum cultivar)
• Berry color: Medium blue with a powdery bloom
• Fruit form: Round berries borne in clusters
• Foliage: Medium green leaves that may turn red to orange in autumn
• Growth habit: Upright, moderately spreading shrub
• Mature size: Commonly 1.5–2 m (5–6 ft) tall and wide, depending on conditions
• Flowering: Small, white bell-shaped flowers in spring
• Fruit season: Late-season harvest

General growing notes

• Light: Performs best in full sun
• Water: Requires consistent moisture during active growth and fruiting
• Soil: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Care considerations: Mulching and maintaining soil acidity support healthy growth and yield

Note: Berry size, flavor, and yield may vary depending on climate, soil pH, and cultivation practices.