Honeyberry

Lonicera caerulea

Honeyberrys (Aka Haskap or Japanese Blueberry) produce a tasty blueberry-like berry on a medium-sized shrub. They are native to Japan, but grow quite well here in most of the U.S. Blueberries are known for needing a more acidic soil to thrive, while Honeyberries love a more neutral soil. 

I sell the plants in small pots, with soil. They can be carefully dislodged from their pots and planted directly where you want them to grow. I sell both named varieties and unnamed seedlings from those named varieties. 

Named varieties include: Czech 17, Boreal Beast, Boreal Beauty, Boreal Blizzard, and Indigo Treat.

(These are one of a few plants that I sell in plastic pots. I am always happy to have those pots returned if you're local and don't want to add more plastic to the landfills.)

Note: You must plant at least two varieties to ensure pollination.

Size/Spacing:

Similar to high bush blueberries, these will grow to about 4-5' high and wide. Space them about 4-5' apart.

Site Preference:

These will perform best on a site with full sun and rich well-draining soil. Like with most plants, a thick layer of mulch around the base will greatly help them retain moisture. I rarely water my mature plants, if at all. Spreading a shovel-full of compost at soil level around the plant each spring is all the fertilizing they should need to produce well. Though you can always find more detailed fertilizing schedules online for maximum production.

Hardiness:

Hardy in zones 2-7.