Vaccinium, Dwarf Blueberry, Lowbush Blueberry 'Top Hat'

Vacciniumangustifolium

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species
angustifolium (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama

Fremont, California

Wilmington, Delaware

Morton Grove, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois

Saint Louis, Missouri

Pawling, New York

Andersonville, Tennessee

Clarksville, Tennessee

Issaquah, Washington

White Center, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Saint Louis, MO | April 2018 | positive

I had a Top Hat Blueberry bush for about 10 years. I used regular potting soil by Miracle Grow. Every year it needed a bigger pot. I gave...Read More

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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2011 | neutral

Adding this to my blueberry collection today

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