Honeyberry, Boreal Beast (Haskap)

Lonicera caerulea ‘Boreal Beast’

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 4-6’

Fruit Size: 2-2.5 cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

Large oval-shaped berries are great for fresh eating & processing, similar taste to a tangy blueberry

Fruit ripens in mid late July

Upright growth habit with strong branches

Fall colour is dull yellow-green

Cross pollinator is required

Soil tolerant

Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator

Produces fruit 1-2 years after planting

Requires a cross pollinator; compatible varieties include Boreal Beauty (best), Boreal Blizzard (best), Aurora & Honeybee. Plant pollinator(s) within 200’ or less, closer is better

Flowers are insignificant

Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 8-12”/year

Spacing: 3-5’ apart

Disease resistant

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: 2-2.5 cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

Large oval-shaped berries are great for fresh eating & processing, similar taste to a tangy blueberry
Fruit ripens in mid late July
Upright growth habit with strong branches
Fall colour is dull yellow-green
Cross pollinator is required
Soil tolerant
Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator
Produces fruit 1-2 years after planting
Requires a cross pollinator; compatible varieties include Boreal Beauty (best), Boreal Blizzard (best), Aurora & Honeybee. Plant pollinator(s) within 200’ or less, closer is better
Flowers are insignificant
Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 8-12”/year
Spacing: 3-5’ apart
Disease resistant