'Berry Blue' Haskap

Discover the 'Berry Blue' honeyberry, a hardy and productive fruit shrub that will charm you with its sweet and tangy blue berries. This variety, native to Siberia, is valued for its cold hardiness, ease of cultivation, and flavorful fruits rich in antioxidants.

Characteristics:

• Berries: Large, elongated blue berries with a sweet and tangy flavor reminiscent of blueberries.
• Ripening: Early, berries ripen as early as late June.
• Production: Abundant and consistent.
• Growth: Vigorous, reaching 1.5 to 2 meters in height.
• Habit: Bushy and upright.
• Foliage: Deciduous, light green.
• Flowers: Small creamy white flowers in spring.

Growing Tips:

• Exposure: Full sun for optimal fruit production.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained, and slightly acidic (pH 6 to 6.5).
• Watering: Regular, especially during fruiting.
• Pruning: Light pruning after harvest to maintain shape and promote fruit production.
• Pollination: Plant at least two different varieties to ensure good pollination and better fruit set.

Uses:

• Fresh fruit: Enjoy the berries fresh as a snack, in fruit salad, smoothies, or desserts.
• Processed: Jams, jellies, pies, coulis, syrups, wines, liqueurs.
• Landscaping: Hedges, mixed borders, specimen planting.

Benefits:

• Hardy and cold resistant (down to -50°C).
• Easy to grow and low maintenance.
• Tasty and nutritious fruits, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
• Abundant and consistent production.
• Ornamental shrub with spring flowers and colorful fall foliage.