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Lonicera caerulea 'Boreal Beauty'

Boreal Beauty' Haskap

Boreal Beauty' Haskap

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • May

  • Delicious
  • Large fruits
  • Cold hardy
  • Productive
  • Late-season

Very hardy, this zone 2 cultivar produces firm, flavorful fruits. It is very popular with producers because its fruits are very uniform; they are the same size and shape, and ripen at the same time. Boreal Beauty is a late cultivar, about two weeks later than other cultivars, and produces a very large quantity of berries. It is also resistant to mold.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
39 - 51 in.
Spread
39 - 59 in.
Height
59 - 78 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • Cream white

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moist and well drained

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Use of mulch recommended

Soil requirement:

  • Well drained. 5% organic matter. pH 6 to 8

Features

Resistance:

  • Cold
  • Mold
  • Partial shade

Attract:

  • Birds
  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Open ground
  • Flowerbed
  • Hedge

Attribute:

  • Edible. Fast growing

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