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Honey Bee Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Lonicera caerulea Honey Bee

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Amur Maackia
Honey Bee Haskap (Honeyberry)

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Honey Bee Haskap produces tarter fruit than the Aurora and Borealis varieties and is known for bearing fruit at a younger age. The flavour of Haskaps is generally described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Honey Bee Haskaps are well suited to fresh eating, freezing, baking, and preserves.

The Honey Bee Haskap has stronger fruit holds than other varieties so the berries stay on the bush longer. The berries do not roll well so they are not recommended for mechanical harvesting.

For optimal fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Haskaps need to be planted with a compatible variety. Compatibility is influenced by both bloom time and genetics.

Honey Bee Haskap is an early-pollinating variety and pairs well with Aurora, Borealis, Tundra, and Indigo Gem.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Honey Bee Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Berries: elongate blue berries ripen in late June. Delicate skinned, tarter than Borealis and Tundra Haskaps
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: maackia