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Tundra Honeyberry

Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Tundra'

Also Known As

  • Tundra Haskap

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 5'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

Tundra Honeyberry plant details

Tundra Honeyberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds 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 Tundra 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 Tundra 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

Large tangy-sweet fruit (like oversize blueberries with 2-3 times the anti-oxidants!) and firm enough for commercial picking; a 4-6' fruit plant that everyone can enjoy; needs Blue Belle for pollination. S/M PP#11747

Gardening facts about Tundra Honeyberry plant

How to Grow Tundra 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
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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