Honeyberry, Boreal Blizzard (Haskap)

Lonicera caerula ‘Boreal Blizzard’

Priced by size: $24.99 – $29.99

Size (HxW): 5-6’ x 5’

Fruit Size: 3-3.5cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

The largest & sweetest fruit of any honeyberry cultivar to date

Delicious fruit matures in early July; great for fresh eating and processing

Upright growing habit with strong branches

Good replacement for blueberries, but more flavourful

Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in refrigerator

Produces fruit 2 years after planting

Requires a cross pollinator; compatible with Boreal Beast (best), Borealis, Honeybee, Indigo Gem, Indigo Treat & Tundra. Plant pollinator within 200’ for best result.

Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year

Spacing: 3-5’ apart

No disease concerns

Plant Care:

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

Description

Size (HxW): 5-6’ x 5’

Fruit Size: 3-3.5cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

The largest & sweetest fruit of any honeyberry cultivar to date
Delicious fruit matures in early July; great for fresh eating and processing
Upright growing habit with strong branches
Good replacement for blueberries, but more flavourful
Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in refrigerator
Produces fruit 2 years after planting
Requires a cross pollinator; compatible with Boreal Beast (best), Borealis, Honeybee, Indigo Gem, Indigo Treat & Tundra. Plant pollinator within 200’ for best result.
Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year
Spacing: 3-5’ apart
No disease concerns