Elliott Blueberry vs Albion Strawberry - TreeTime.ca

Elliott Blueberry vs Albion Strawberry

Vaccinium corymbosum Elliott

Fragaria ananassa Albion

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Elliott Blueberry
Albion Strawberry

Elliott Blueberry is a very high yielding, commercial highbush blueberry variety. If you're lucky enough to live in a suitable climate zone, Elliott Blueberry will serve you well. Its medium-size berries mature late in the summer and have a mild flavor. The berries are firm and store well.

While this variety is self-pollinating, we recommend pairing Elliott Blueberry with Blue Crop Blueberry to increase the berry production of both varieties.

Note: Blueberries require very specific soil conditions. They need well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.0. If the starting pH of your soil is between 5.1 and 6.2 you can lower it by adding sulphur. We recommend against planting blueberries in soil with a starting pH greater than 6.2. Please do your own research before buying any blueberry plants.

Albion Strawberry is an Day Neutral (Long Day, Everbearing) hybrid that produces berries all summer and into fall. It is heat tolerant and disease resistant, and grows well in warmer climates. Its conical fruit, bright red color, and reliable firmness, make the fruit excellent for fresh eating, or in pies or jellies.

Elliott Blueberry Quick Facts

Albion Strawberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange-red
Berries: large clusters of blue berries
Berries: sweet
Fruit size: medium
Firmness: firm
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet/tart depending on maturity
Flavor: sweet dessert berry
Harvest: late summer to early fall
Harvest: spring through summer
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high