Elliott Blueberry vs Albion Strawberry - TreeTime.ca

Elliott Blueberry vs Albion Strawberry

Fragaria ananassa Albion

Vaccinium corymbosum Elliott

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Albion Strawberry
Elliott Blueberry

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 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 Quick Facts

Elliott Blueberry Quick Facts

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