Lonicera caerulea, commonly known as Honeyberry or Haskap Berry, is a rare and hardy fruiting shrub that produces elongated, deep-blue berries with a sweet-tart flavor similar to blueberries and honey. This cold-tolerant plant is native to northern regions and thrives where many other berries cannot grow.
The Non-GMO Honeyberry Plant is ideal for edible landscapes, small gardens, or container growing. It blooms early in spring with fragrant yellow flowers, followed by nutritious berries rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, or smoothies, Honeyberry is both ornamental and productive.
Features
- Produces sweet-tart, blueberry-like edible berries
- Rare, cold-hardy, and Non-GMO fruiting shrub
- Early flowering and highly adaptable
- Excellent for edible landscapes and home gardens
- Rich in antioxidants and vitamins
- Attractive, low-maintenance perennial
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea
- Common Name: Honeyberry / Haskap Berry / Blue Honeysuckle
- Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
- Growth Height: 3–6 feet
- Spread: 3–5 feet
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–7
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil; pH 5.0–7.5
- Bloom Season: Early spring
- Fruit Season: Late spring to early summer (May–June)
- Flower Color: Creamy yellow
- Fruit Color: Deep blue
- Foliage: Green with oval leaves
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- Sowing Depth: ¼ inch
- Germination Time: 30–60 days (cold stratification for 60–90 days recommended)
- Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers moist but well-drained soil
- Maintenance: Prune lightly after fruiting to shape
- Pollination: Requires cross-pollination (plant 2+ varieties for best yield)
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees and birds
- Uses: Edible gardening, wildlife habitat, fruit production, ornamental planting
Planting Guide
- Cold Stratify: Keep seeds in a moist medium for 60–90 days at 34–40°F before sowing.
- Prepare Soil: Use slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun.
- Sow Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep; keep moist until germination.
- Light: Provide full sun for best berry production.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
- Spacing: 3–5 feet apart for hedging or fruit rows.
- Care: Mulch base to retain moisture; prune after harvest.