Honeyberry, Boreal Beauty (Haskap)

Lonicera caerulea ‘Boreal Beauty’

Size (HxW): 4-6’ x 4-6’

Fruit Size: 2-2.5 cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

Large, oval-shaped berries ripen 2 weeks later than other haskap varieties

Tangy blueberry flavoured fruit ripens in late July/early Aug.

Fruit is great for fresh eating and processing

Strong, upright growing branches

Cross pollinator required

Soil tolerant

Fruit stores for 1-2 weeks in refrigerator

Produces fruit 1-2 years after planting

Flowers and fall colour are aesthetically insignificant

Requires a cross pollinator – compatible variety: Boreal Beast. Plant pollinator within 200′ or less, closer is better

Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year

Spacing: 3-6’ 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 ripen 2 weeks later than other haskap varieties
Tangy blueberry flavoured fruit ripens in late July/early Aug.
Fruit is great for fresh eating and processing
Strong, upright growing branches
Cross pollinator required
Soil tolerant
Fruit stores for 1-2 weeks in refrigerator
Produces fruit 1-2 years after planting
Flowers and fall colour are aesthetically insignificant
Requires a cross pollinator – compatible variety: Boreal Beast. Plant pollinator within 200′ or less, closer is better
Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year
Spacing: 3-6’ apart
Disease resistant