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Berry Blue Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Russian White Mulberry

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Berry Blue Haskap (Honeyberry)
Russian White Mulberry

Berry Blue Honeyberry is a hardy deciduous shrub. Its fruit is deliciously tart and perfect for fresh eating or production.
Berry Blue is an early pollinating variety. Pair with other early pollinators to have a higher yield.
Aurora is a great companion variety.

Haskap is the Japanese name for these berries and this term has been adopted for the University of Saskatchewan varieties. In other areas they are more commonly known as Honeyberry which is why we call this Eastern European variety Honeyberry.

Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

Berry Blue Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
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
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Flavor: light sweet taste
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: berry smart berry blue honeyberry, berry smart blue honeyberry