Elliott's Blueberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium elliottii Chapm.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Vaccinium L./ Vaccinium elliottii Chapm.

Elliott's Blueberry
General Information
Usda SymbolVAEL
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsVAEL

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Elliott's Blueberry.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-3
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum190
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum5.6
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum36
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)10.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee8
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

Elliott's Blueberry

Elliott's Blueberry

Elliott's Blueberry

Elliott's Blueberry

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