Highbush blueberry typically starts flowering in April.
highbush blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elizabeth'
The 'Elizabeth' highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elizabeth') is a deciduous shrub loaded with flavorful, large golden-blushed berries in summer. Its makes a great edible landscape plant, with its bronze-red leaves, intricate white flowers and ornamental bright red stems. It is a consistent producer, even in dry, sandy soils. Its slightly tart, sweet flavor suits both fresh eating and baking. It's a great choice for wildlife, providing food and shelter for birds, bees, and other pollinators. The Elizabeth blueberry is an easy to manage plant that thrives in full to partial sun.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Grafting Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elizabeth') should be watered when the top inch of the soil is dry. The best way to determine when to water is to use your finger to feel the moisture in the soil. During hot, summer days, highbush blueberries should be watered deeply and thoroughly once per week. During rainy days, there is usually no need to water. In the winter, when the plants have gone dormant, water them lightly and only once every 2 to 3 weeks.
sunlight
Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elizabeth') needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In all seasons of the year, it can thrive and bear fruit with full sun in the summer and partial shade in the winter. If your area has long summer days and less light intensity in the winter months, highbush blueberry plants will perform better with protection from harsh, direct afternoon sun.
pruning
Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elizabeth') should be pruned in late winter or early spring, just before the new growth begins. Pruning should reduce the overall size of the shrub to ensure plenty of air and sunlight can reach the new stems. Remove no more than 1/3 of the existing branches, and try to limit larger pruning to the older, woody stems. This will encourage new stems to fill in and produce bigger and sweeter fruit. Routinely remove any broken or dead stems and branches as needed throughout the growing season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elizabeth' (highbush blueberry) is typically in July and August.
