Russian White Mulberry vs Top Hat Blueberry - TreeTime.ca

Russian White Mulberry vs Top Hat Blueberry

Morus alba tatarica

Vaccinium x Top Hat

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Russian White Mulberry
Top Hat Blueberry

Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

Top Hat Blueberry is ideal for decks, patios, and small yards. This compact blueberry produces loads of good tasting berries early in the summer. This variety's berries are well suited for baking.

While Top Hat Blueberry is self-pollinating, we recommend pairing it with another suitable blueberry to increase the berry production of both varieties.

We recommend planting Top Hat Blueberry into the ground or into planters that have at least 5 gallons of soil per plant for the best results. Do not plant them into pots (voids your guarantee).

Note: Blueberries require very specific soil conditions. They need well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.0. If the starting pH of your soil is between 5.1 and 6.2 you can lower it by adding sulfur. We recommend against planting blueberries in soil with a starting pH greater than 6.2. Please do your own research before buying any blueberry plants.

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Top Hat Blueberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange-red
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Berries: large clusters of blue berries
Fruit size: medium
Firmness: firm
Flavor: light sweet taste
Flavor: good
Harvest: early to mid summer
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none