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Red Currant vs Borealis HaskapRibes rubrum Lonicera caerulea Borealis NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2021) SOLD OUT
Red Currant is a deciduous shrub native to western Europe. It features five-lobed, maple-like leaves, and bright red berries that can be used in jams, sauces, and fresh eating.
Borealis Haskap is a popular variety of the hardy haskap shrub that produces delicious blue fruit. Haskaps, or honeyberries as they are sometimes called, are excellent for fresh eating and cooking. Borealis is a popular variety of haskap because of its large sweet berries. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSBOREALIS HASKAP QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
2a
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Berries:
berries are large; berries are similar to blueberries but larger and have a taste between raspberry and blueberry; ready for harvest at the end of June
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |