Description
TOP HAT BLUEBERRY
Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium
Origin: Michigan State University
Top Hat is strictly used for ornamental landscape purposes. It has been one of the most talked about blueberry cultivars because it has unique characteristics. Height of bush is about 20 inches at maturity with a spherical shape of about 24 inches in diameter.
Low-bush, dwarf type cultivar. Ornamental only. Dwarf habit. Produces medium sized edible fruit and profuse blooms. These plants are cold hardy. Bonsai type without much training.
Top Hat is one of the best low growing cultivars used for dwarf ornamental or mass landscape plantings. Hardiness Zones 7a-4b.
Care Info
- Plant Type:Hybrids of Lowbush and Hlghbush attaining a height of 20 inches to 48 Inches at maturity. Deciduous fruiting low growing shrubs.
- pH Requirements:4.0 - 5.5
- Soil Type:Well drained sand or sandy loam
- Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
- Plant Rows Spacing:1 - 2 feet
- Plant Aisle Spacing:2 - 6 feet
- Mulching:Beneficial, but not necessary
- USDA Zones:3 - 8
- Scientific Name:Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium
