berry variety in zone 6a
Top Hat lowbush blueberry in zone 6a
Top Hat · Vaccinium angustifolium
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 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 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Top Hat in adjacent zones
Other lowbush blueberry varieties for zone 6a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Top Hat lowbush blueberry grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Top Hat is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6a, which includes zone 6a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 6a?
Lowbush Blueberry needs 1000 to 1200 chill hours. Zone 6a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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