berry variety in zone 5a
Top Hat lowbush blueberry in zone 5a
Top Hat · Vaccinium angustifolium
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Chill needed
- 1000 to 1200 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 70 to 100
The verdict
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About Top Hat
Sweet-tart, intensely flavored small berries with classic wild-blueberry punch; fresh, baking, jam. Compact 1-2 ft mound, also ornamental. Self-fertile.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Top Hat in adjacent zones
Other lowbush blueberry varieties for zone 5a
- Brunswick
Sweet-tart, intense flavor; selected from Maine wild stands. Compact spreading habit, productive and reliable …
- Burgundy
Tart, complex, deep wild-blueberry flavor; small premium berries. Spreading groundcover habit, deep burgundy f…
- Ruby Carpet
Tart-sweet, intense flavor, small dark blue berries; classic Maine wild-blueberry character. Spreading rhizoma…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Top Hat lowbush blueberry grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Top Hat is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6a, which includes zone 5a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5a?
Lowbush Blueberry needs 1000 to 1200 chill hours. Zone 5a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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