Haskap (Honeyberry)
Fruits
Beginner
Perennial

Haskap (Honeyberry)

Lonicera caerulea

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About Plant: Haskap (Honeyberry)

An exceptionally cold-hardy berry shrub producing elongated blue fruit very early in the season; plant compatible cultivars for pollination.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular while establishing
SoilRich, well-drained (5.5–7.0)
Spacing4–8 feet
Height4–6 feet
Time to Harvest1-3 years
Planting DepthPlant at nursery depth
Germination TimeNursery plants recommended

Expert Growing Tips

Choose locally hardy cultivars, mulch the root zone and prune for an open productive framework.