Honeyberry, Boreal Beast (Haskap)

Lonicera caerulea ‘Boreal Beast’

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 4-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded

Fruit Size: 2-2.5 cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Large oval-shaped berries are great for fresh eating & processing

Fruit ripens in late July

Upright growth habit with strong branches

Soil tolerant and very cold hardy

Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator

Produces fruit 1-2 years after planting

Small white flowers in spring

Requires a cross pollinator from a different honeyberry (Boreal Blizzard, Boreal Beauty)

Plant pollinator(s) within 200’ or less, closer is better

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 like soggy soil - Bird netting highly recommended - Requires a cross pollinator for fruit production (Boreal Blizzard, Boreal Beauty)

Description

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 4-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded

Fruit Size: 2-2.5 cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Large oval-shaped berries are great for fresh eating & processing
Fruit ripens in late July
Upright growth habit with strong branches
Soil tolerant and very cold hardy
Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator
Produces fruit 1-2 years after planting
Small white flowers in spring
Requires a cross pollinator from a different honeyberry (Boreal Blizzard, Boreal Beauty)
Plant pollinator(s) within 200’ or less, closer is better
Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 8-12”/year
Spacing: 3-5’ apart
Disease resistant