Humulus lupulus 'Crystal'

Also Known As

Crystal Hops

Plant type

perennial, herb, vine

size

H: 20'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Humulus lupulus 'Crystal' plant details

Humulus lupulus 'Crystal' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial herb or vine with chartreuse and green foliage. In fall and summer chartreuse and green flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Humulus lupulus 'Crystal'

Plant type: perennial herb or vine
Plant family: cannabaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 20 FT tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in fall and summer
Uses: culinary, dried-arrangements, trellis, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Humulus lupulus 'Crystal'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Despite a relatively low yield, Crystal's has made it a fairly popular hop. It's woodsy, green, floral and fruity with herb and spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. Extremely versatile, it's even used for its notable aromatic qualities in IPAs and Bitters despite its low alpha acid content.

By: Noname Nursery

This increasingly popular hops is a triploid aroma-type variety, a blend of Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. The versatile profile is earthy, herbal, woody and green. Plants grow 4-6 feet the first year, twice that tall the second year and can be trained to fan out over a fence, arbor or pergola going forward. Pretty, productive and tasty. Cold, fresh IPA, anyone?