{"product_id":"lonicera-caerulea-yezberry-solo-camerisier","title":"Yezberry® 'Solo'™ Haskap - Lonicera caerulea Yezberry® 'Solo'™","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Yezberry® 'Solo'™ Haskap, a true game-changer in the world of northern climate small fruits! Developed from pure Japanese yields, this exceptional shrub stands out for its unique ability to produce large, fleshy berries completely on its own. No need to clear space for two shrubs anymore: it delivers bountiful, extra-sweet harvests even when planted solo. It is the perfect choice for optimizing small spaces or easily starting your edible backyard garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Harvest: Yield and Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yezberry® 'Solo'™ Haskap is known for its reliable mid-to-late season harvest. Its massive fruits develop on the previous year's wood and are easy to pick from the well-structured shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest period:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid to late July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual description:\u003c\/b\u003e Very large, round-oval berries with a particularly plump shape, showcasing a deep purplish-blue color beneath a soft waxy bloom. The tender skin protects a juicy flesh that holds up beautifully during picking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweet, rich, and intensely fruity. It features a high sugar content and low acidity, creating a heavenly flavor profile that tastes like a cross between a wild blueberry and a plum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Delicious to enjoy fresh straight from the bush, it works wonders in desserts, upgrades your pancakes and waffles, cooks down into premium jams, or freezes effortlessly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo successfully establish your Yezberry® 'Solo'™ Haskap and encourage strong, healthy roots, follow these key steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ideal location:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant your 'Solo'™ in full sun to maximize fruit production and concentrate sugars, though it tolerates light shade. This compact, naturally rounded shrub integrates perfectly into flowerbeds or small vegetable patches without requiring any support structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil preparation:\u003c\/b\u003e This haskap thrives in rich, loose, well-drained soil that retains consistent moisture. Highly adaptable, it thrives in a wide pH range (neutral to slightly acidic), making it much simpler to grow than traditional blueberries. Mix a generous amount of compost into the soil before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting out:\u003c\/b\u003e Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball. Position the plant so the root crown sits level with or slightly below the surrounding ground (about 2 cm) to stimulate the growth of vigorous new shoots from the base. Fill the hole, tamp firmly, and water thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollination:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Self-fertile. The Yezberry® 'Solo'™ Haskap offers the massive advantage of setting fruit without the help of a companion plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested partners:\u003c\/b\u003e No partner plant is required. However, planting it near another variety from the Yezberry® series (such as 'Sugar Pie'®) significantly increases the overall size and volume of your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged during the first two years to support optimal root establishment. Steady watering during summer heatwaves and berry formation ensures larger, juicier fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/b\u003e Top-dress with a good layer of mature compost around the base of the shrub every spring. An application of natural fertilizer formulated for small fruits at the start of the season effectively boosts its spring vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e This shrub requires minimal maintenance. Avoid any pruning for the first 3 years. Afterward, perform a light thinning pruning in late winter by removing dead, broken, or weak interior branches to maximize sunlight penetration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgainst birds:\u003c\/b\u003e Birds quickly spot these large blue berries. Install protective netting as soon as the fruit begins turning blue to safeguard your valuable harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/b\u003e Gifted with excellent cold hardiness (Zone 3), it withstands harsh Canadian winters effortlessly and requires no additional winter protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jardineries Botanix","offers":[{"title":"2 gal","offer_id":58046192550191,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4050\/6415\/files\/LoniceraYezberrySolocamerisier.jpg?v=1780523505","url":"https:\/\/botanix.com\/en\/products\/lonicera-caerulea-yezberry-solo-haskap","provider":"Jardineries Botanix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}