Honey Berry (1-2' seedling)
Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea. Family: Caprifoliacea (Honeysuckle)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 6ft
Native range: Northeast Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Fruit, Leaves (emerging medicinal)
Uses and functions:
Also called haskap, this honeysuckle relative is a popular crop in far northern countries. Highly nutritious, the blue, sour fruit are ripe in late spring. Two varieties are needed for fruit.
Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea. Family: Caprifoliacea (Honeysuckle)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 6ft
Native range: Northeast Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Fruit, Leaves (emerging medicinal)
Uses and functions:
Also called haskap, this honeysuckle relative is a popular crop in far northern countries. Highly nutritious, the blue, sour fruit are ripe in late spring. Two varieties are needed for fruit.
Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea. Family: Caprifoliacea (Honeysuckle)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 6ft
Native range: Northeast Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Fruit, Leaves (emerging medicinal)
Uses and functions:
Also called haskap, this honeysuckle relative is a popular crop in far northern countries. Highly nutritious, the blue, sour fruit are ripe in late spring. Two varieties are needed for fruit.
