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Honeyberry (Haskap)

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Honeyberry (Haskap)

Berry

Lonicera caerulea

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 730 days to maturity
  • Fruits
  • 48" spacing
  • Low water
  • Perennial
  • pH 5–7
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  • Overview

    An exciting superfruit that's gaining popularity among adventurous gardeners, producing unique elongated blue berries with a complex flavor reminiscent of blueberry-raspberry-cherry. These extremely cold-hardy bushes are among the first fruits to ripen in early summer, often ready weeks before strawberries. Honeyberries thrive in northern climates where other berries struggle and offer exceptional antioxidant content.

  • Planting

    Plant container-grown bushes in spring or fall. Requires cross-pollination with different variety for fruit production. Minimal pruning needed first few years.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 5–7. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 30-90 (from seed, though typically grown from plants).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Birds (main concern), aphids occasionally. Common diseases: Very disease resistant, occasional powdery mildew in humid conditions.