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Ninebark vs Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry)

Physocarpus opulifolius

Lonicera caerulea Blue Belle

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Ninebark
Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry)

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

Blue Belle Honeyberry is a hardy deciduous shrub. This variety produces larger quantities of bigger berries than the other Haskap varieties. Blue Belle Honeyberry's fruit is perfect for jam and jelly making.

Blue Belle is an early pollinating variety. Pair with other early pollinators to have a higher yield.
Aurora and Tundra are great companion varieties.

Ninebark Quick Facts

Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Flowers: small white clusters
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Berries: smaller berries (0.9 grams) good for making jams or jellies
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB
Other Names: berry smart belle honeyberry, blue belle honeyberry, haskap, honeyberry