Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
it is a type of blueberry
Not Available
Habitat
Not Applicable
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
Mexican Hat
In German
japanische Blaubeere
Mexican Hat
In French
bleuet japonais
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
mexican Hat
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Japoński borówki
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asterales
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Elaeocarpus
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Japanese Blueberry and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Mexican Hat
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.