Smokey Blue ™ Honeyberry – Early Blooming

Named for its powder blue berries, Smokey Blue ™ Honeyberry is an attractive and vigorous small shrub bearing bountiful crops of tasty fruit and grows 3-4 ft. in height with an attractive, spreading form.

• Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea var. edulis
• Site and Soil: Honeyberry likes 1/2 day to full sun in the Pacific Northwest and other cool regions, partial shade in hot regions, and well-drained soil.
• Rootstock Description:
• Pollination Requirements: Two varieties with similar bloom time are needed for cross-pollination.
• Hardiness:Honeyberry is hardy to minus 40° F.
• Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
• Size at Maturity: 2-3 ft.
• Bloom Time: March-April
• Ripening Time: May-June
• Yield: 5-10 lbs.
• Pests & Diseases: Honeyberry is not bothered by pests or diseases. To deter birds, use mylar flash tape or cover plants with netting.
• USDA Zone: 3
• Sunset Western Zone: A1-A3; 1-3
• Sunset Northeast Zone: 31-45