Borealis™ Honeyberry – Late Blooming

Borealis™ Honeyberry

Borealis ™ Honeyberry produces fragrant, conical, white flowers that give way to a generous harvest of large fruit very early in the season that taste similar to blueberries.

Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea
Site and Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil with full to partial sun.
Pollination Requirements: Two varieties with similar bloom time are needed for cross-pollination.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 40º F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height and 3-5 ft. in width
Taste: Sweet-tart, blueberry-like flavor
Fruit Skin: Blue
Fruit Size: Large
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: May-June

Pests & Diseases:  To deter birds, use mylar flash tape or cover plants with netting. Powdery mildew is common fungal disease that affects Honeyberry plants but doesn’t cause significant damage.
USDA Zone: 2-7
Pollination Requirements: Two varieties with similar bloom time are needed for cross-pollination.