Top Hat Dwarf Blueberry (lowbush and highbush cross)
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$18.00
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Vaccinium x 'Top Hat'
Compact cold hardy dwarf blueberry.Provides a show of plentiful white flowers followed by delicious, pea-sized light blue fruit.
Foliage becomes bright red & orange before dropping in the Autumn. Excellent for containers, creating a defined border or bonsai.
Self-Pollinating but will produce a heavier crop if more than 1 bush is planted) Cross between High-bush & Low-bush) Bloom time: Late spring and early summer
Requires a location that (at least) receives 6 hours of sun each day
Photo courtesy of: Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA
| Ornamental Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Fruit Producing Shrub |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Spread | 1' - 2' |
| Shape | Upright |
| Primary foliage Color | Green, bright |
| Seasonal foliage Color | Orangy-red before shedding leaves for winter |
| Flowering Season | Flowers in Spring; berries in Summer |
| Flower Color | White |
| Berries | Blue |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Preferences | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences | Moist (not wet): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |