Honey Bee Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Albion Strawberry - TreeTime.ca

Honey Bee Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Albion Strawberry

Lonicera caerulea Honey Bee

Fragaria ananassa Albion

Honey Bee Haskap (Honeyberry)
Albion Strawberry

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.

Albion Strawberry is an Day Neutral (Long Day, Everbearing) hybrid that produces berries all summer and into fall. It is heat tolerant and disease resistant, and grows well in warmer climates. Its conical fruit, bright red color, and reliable firmness, make the fruit excellent for fresh eating, or in pies or jellies.

Honey Bee Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Albion Strawberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: elongate blue berries ripen in late June. Delicate skinned, tarter than Borealis and Tundra Haskaps
Berries: sweet
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet dessert berry
Harvest: spring through summer
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: high
Suckering: none
Suckering: high