Honeyberry, Boreal Blizzard (Haskap)

Lonicera caerula ‘Boreal Blizzard’

Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 6’

Growth Habit: Upright, Branching

Fruit Size: 3 cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

The largest fruit of any honeyberry cultivar to date

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

Soil tolerant and very cold hardy

Upright growing habit with strong branches

Good replacement for blueberries, but more flavourful

Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in refrigerator

Produces fruit 1-2 years after planting

Requires a cross pollinator from a different honeyberry (Boreal Beast, Borealis)

Plant pollinator within 200’ or less, closer is better

Small white flowers in spring

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 like soggy soil - Bird netting highly recommended - Requires cross pollinator for fruit production (Boreal Beast, Borealis)

Description

Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 6’

Growth Habit: Upright, Branching

Fruit Size: 3 cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

The largest fruit of any honeyberry cultivar to date
Delicious fruit matures in early July; great for fresh eating and processing
Soil tolerant and very cold hardy
Upright growing habit with strong branches
Good replacement for blueberries, but more flavourful
Fruit lasts 1-2 weeks in refrigerator
Produces fruit 1-2 years after planting
Requires a cross pollinator from a different honeyberry (Boreal Beast, Borealis)
Plant pollinator within 200’ or less, closer is better
Small white flowers in spring
Medium Growth Rate: 8-12”/year
Spacing: 3-5’ apart
No disease concerns