Elliott's blueberry (Vaccinium elliottii)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Vaccinium elliottii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, thickets and swamps. Pinelands. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)