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Honeyberry, Boreal Beast (Haskap)

Lonicera caerulea ‘Boreal Beast’

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Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 4-6’

Fruit Size: 2-2.5cm 

Planting Location: Exposed  

Zone 2

 

 

  • Large oval-shaped berries are great for fresh eating & processing
  • Fruit ripens in late July
  • Upright growth habit with strong branches 
  • Cross pollinator is required 
  • Soil tolerant
  • Good replacement for blueberries; more flavourful
  • Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator
  • Produces fruit 2 years after planting
  • Requires a cross pollinator; compatible varieties include Boreal Beauty (best), Boreal Blizzard (best), Aurora & Honeybee. Plant pollinator(s) within 200’ for best result
  • Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 8-14”/year
  • Spacing: 3-5’ apart
  • Disease resistant

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • wind

    Wind Tolerant

  • soil

    Soil Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

Plant Care:

- No pruning required - Soil tolerant; except for very high pH - Does not tolerate soggy soil - Bird netting highly recommended - Requires a cross pollinator for fruit production

Description

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 4-6’

Fruit Size: 2-2.5cm 

Planting Location: Exposed  

Zone 2

 

 

  • Large oval-shaped berries are great for fresh eating & processing
  • Fruit ripens in late July
  • Upright growth habit with strong branches 
  • Cross pollinator is required 
  • Soil tolerant
  • Good replacement for blueberries; more flavourful
  • Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator
  • Produces fruit 2 years after planting
  • Requires a cross pollinator; compatible varieties include Boreal Beauty (best), Boreal Blizzard (best), Aurora & Honeybee. Plant pollinator(s) within 200’ for best result
  • Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 8-14”/year
  • Spacing: 3-5’ apart
  • Disease resistant

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm