Lonicera caerulea var. Kamtschatica 'Borealis'
Boreal HaskapSweetberryHoneyberry
Garden(s):
Trees Shrubs
Type:
Fruit Shrub
Height:
1.5-3 m (5-10 ft)
Spread:
0.6-0.9 m (2-3 ft)
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Low, moderate
Zone:
2
Bloom Time:
May
Bloom Colour:
White
Foliage Colour:
Green
Soil:
Adaptable, Well-Drained
Notes:
Elongated blue berry tastes like a mix between Blueberry and Raspberry. Not self-fertile, 'Polar Jewel' Honeyberry would be a good cross-pollinator. Early ripening. Fruit is purple inside when ripe. This variety may be less susceptible to powdery mildew.