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Borealis Honeyberry

Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis'

Also Known As

  • Borealis Haskap

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 5'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

Borealis Honeyberry plant details

Borealis Honeyberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Borealis Honeyberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Borealis Honeyberry

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sweet wild-blueberry-flavored fruit with 2 1/2 times the antioxidants are produced in spring by this hardy 4-6' honeysuckle shrub; developed by the Univ. of Saskatchewan, they do need a pollinator (Berry Blue). PSh/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Borealis Honeyberry plant

How to Grow Borealis Honeyberry

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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